A New Baby To Love!

Welcome Liam Patrick! It's been a whirlwind of a week! This little guy came a few days earlier than my daughter expected and everyone was scrambling to take care of baby biz.  Liam weighed 9 pounds, just like his big sister Aowyn! He is officially the family's Christmas present this year! How cool is that!!!???!!!

When Aowyn first saw her little brother Liam she exclaimed "Baby!"  The following day when Aowyn saw him she said, "Another Baby!"  Of course Grandpa is thrilled to be experiencing a little boy too.

Aowyn was so gentle and just wanted to constantly pet Liam's little head. She spontaneously and gently kissed his forehead too. At two and a half Aowyn still has to learn not to lean her weight on him, and to be calm and careful. Tapping on Liam's clear bassinet in the hospital and calling out to him was a fun game for our girl!

When Liam would make any crying sounds Aowyn would say, "You okay Baby?" "It's alright baby." Then she would look around and make sure the adults were noticing the baby needed something.

Our little guy Liam is so alert and constantly looking around, even though we know his vision is limited to up close faces. Which is why I just love this photo of him concentrating on Grandpa Ben!

 

While my daughter and Aowyn's daddy stayed at the hospital with their new baby. Aowyn stayed with us. Grandpa and Grandmum got full days and nights of Aowynisms and her non-stop energy. Watching Grandpa read her bedtime stories was so precious! Took me back to when I read books every-night to my two babies. Good times.

I hope your holidays are filled with good surprises and awesome presents! We are feeling thankful and blessed that everyone is doing so well. Life is good at the Castle. It's easy to see why Grandmum and Grandpa will be having more years of adventures in toddler land!

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