The Henderson Family: The First 10 Days...and the Big Girls Too...

Sunday, March 8, 2009

The First 10 Days...and the Big Girls Too...

So far things have been going very well. Although Rowena had to get a treatment to clean up her belly button (it wasn't healing well), and she had blocked tear ducts (in both eyes), things are going well. Things are clearing up on her, and she's SUCH a good sleeper. We're very fortunate that we've only have a few rough nights. We discovered that we all sleep much better if she's in her own room, so we put her in there on her third or fourth night home. She's sleeping for about 4 hours at a time at night, which is great. She likes bath time, which is a nightly ritual for us, and also loves just hanging out and looking around. Rowena has very alert moments, but if she's held for too long, she'll sleep the day away. She has made her first shopping trip to Babies R Us at just 48 hours old, has gone to preschool (this past Thursday), and tomorrow she's going to grad school. They grow up so fast, don't they?

The (older) girls, as posted below, are doing GREAT as big sisters and adjusting well to the new addition and added chaos to the house. Delaney has recently learned her phone number and almost has her address down. She's having a lot of fun filling out the Dr. Seuss book "All About Me." I'm currently filling out all the paperwork to register her for Kindergarten. HOLY CRAP, right? That's what I'm thinking. She is SO excited to go, especially to ride the bus. Katie is jabber-jaws as usual, with an imagination that never stops. She keeps us entertained without a moment of rest...ahahahah. I'm looking forward to their parent-teacher conferences later this month. I love hearing what the teachers observe in them.

2 comments:

Cosentinox3 said...: are you going to be in class tomorrow to show her off?; March 8, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Anonymous said...: I told Ava that you said it's time for her to be a big girl and sleep through the night. She just stuck her tongue out! She may look like Mike, but she DEFINITELY takes after Mommy in the no-sleep department. I was a nightowl too...and its the one trait I've passed on to my daughter. YAY. Rowe looks so beautiful, Krid. You are a lucky lady. :); March 13, 2009 at 11:27 AM

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Delaney is eight and she is starting to really grow up on us. She is smart and caring, sensitive and competitive. She is great with her siblings; such a wondeful big sister. She loves school and reading, but not as much as playing video games and running around outside. She is in ballet for the 5th year and she is hoping to start baseball this spring.

She hate scary movies and noises and is afraid of the dark. She loves nature and all things animals. I'm surprised she hasn't asked to not eat meat. She likes jokes and tries her hardest to fit in. She knows how to push people's buttons, but also knows how to really be there for someone who is hurting. She is amazing at video games, but gets frustrated with them too.

She does well in school-both with behavior and academics. She loves Brownies and has many friends. She has the desire and determination to learn and try everything--academic, sports, etc. Just not all tv and movies.

Katie is now six and starting first grade. She is quite the young lady. She is funny and smart and sassy and determined. She can be so supportive and nice and helpful, yet also stubborn and angry. She knows what she wants and how she wants it, and is not always willing to have it any other way. She loves to cuddle and be around others. She enjoys books, tv, and Barbies. Her favorite show is Glee and she often plays Glee (pretend, that is). She loves scary things like Harry Potter and roller coasters and very kid-friendly things like Pokemon and Blue's Clues.

She is all girl...with her skirts and dresses, playing dress up, loving the color pink, and Barbies. However, don't be surprised if you find her climbing a tree or wrestling with the neighbor. Her vocabulary is amazing, but not as much as her imagination. Her favorite foods are nutella and jelly sandwiches, butter noodles, yogurt, and apples. What is she most looking forward to this year? Learning how to read.

Rowena is three and is getting so mature! Her language, vocabulary, and speech is amazing, and it's almost like it developed over night! She asks questions and will tell you how it is. She is funny and she cracks us up. She loves to watch TV and movies and it is surprising the various genres she will pay attention to for long periods of time. She loves to "play toys" and it is fun to watch her play pretend and make the toys talk and walk. She's getting very good at video games--Mario Party on GameCube is her favorite right now. She also loves to cook and bake.

She's excited to start school in the fall. She knows her alphabet and can identify some letters with words. She can count to 14 and then skips to 17. She can also recognize her numbers too. She loves to play games; some of her favorites are Candyland, Go Fish, and SkipBo. She loves crafts, going for walks, and playing at the park. She loves her friends, and even more-her siblings. She wants to do everything her sisters do, and help Charlie whenever possible. She can be very sweet and loving yet fiesty and determined.

Charlie is one. Can you believe it? We can't either! He's walking and climbing and loves to get into things. He loves cords, and drapes them around his neck like a scarf. He likes to climb onto the table and then just smiles at you. He knows when things are off-limits and will wait until you are watching before he starts, just to hear you say, "no, no, Charlie" then he'll smile and walk away. He loves to tease and play tag. He lovs swings and slides, and being outside. He laughs and cries and that's about all you hear from him.

The boy loves to eat and enjoys his milk or juice. He's tiny and quiet, but he is ever so sweet and fun. We love our Little Charlie Boo-Boo.