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| Full-length Isaac. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Wearing Jack's first outfit, nine-plus years later. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Cheese! From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Starting November
The first is from Nov. 2, the latter two are from Nov. 3. Once I get the camera's memory card downloaded, I'll work on getting all the way caught up to the present.
In the hospital
The less said about Isaac's stint in the pediatric wing of our friendly neighborhood hospital, the better. But we did take a few photos, starting with what has to be a contender for most depressing hospital room window view in America.
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| Even better: It was raining. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Like a caged baby. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| A rare moment of peace. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Finally back home. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Halloween, part three
Fall fest Saturday, trick-or-treating Sunday... and on Wednesday, a kindergarten costume parade! While Kristie and Isaac were in the hospital and Jack was in school, Charlie and I swung by the primary building to wave to our favorite mouse.
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| Waiting to see his big brother. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Cutest mouse in the whole school. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Cloth diapers
Guess who worked his way out of disposable diapers... at least for this Oct. 28 photo, the day before we checked into the hospital and back into Pampers for the rest of the week.
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| From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Halloween, part 2
As noted earlier, our neighborhood fall fest is the Saturday before Halloween and trick-or-treat hours in the village are the next Sunday afternoon. Right out of the gate (literally between our house and next door) Charlie was struggling to keep up. After a few blocks of valiant effort, I was able to get him back home (where he eventually powered down for a much-needed nap) and escorted the big boys on rest of their adventure. Isaac stayed home the whole time, but I imagine all four will be involved in 2014.
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| Theme of the day: Wait for Charlie. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| A king, a mouse and a phone walk up to a house... From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Nap attack From Hollands at Home 2013 |
How and Isaac
Two quick snaps from How and Pop's pre-Halloween visit:
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| Isaac's preferred condition: Asleep, being held. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Hasn't mastered smiling, but his eyes are fun to watch. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Halloween, part one
This is our fifth Halloween since moving to this neighborhood. We've adjusted well to the schedule of trick-or-treating always falling on the Sunday afternoon before Oct. 31, and also to the annual neighborhood fall festival taking place the preceding Saturday. There was no petting zoo this year (no complaints from this dad) but the old standbys of hot chocolate, a table full of treats we can't safely feed to half our kids, a raffle drawing for every child who shows up wearing a costume and the least exciting hayrack ride of all time. But when you're two and you've never been on any type of hayrack ride, well, it's kind of a big deal.
How and Pop drove out Saturday morning just to bring Max's mouse costume to him. It's one worn by Kristie and her siblings (and probably some cousins along the way) and, while showing its age, certainly makes for an adorable child. Even better is the matching adult costume How wears, and that she was able to go to the park with us while Kristie stayed home with a hungry Isaac. But not before we got some pictures.
How and Pop drove out Saturday morning just to bring Max's mouse costume to him. It's one worn by Kristie and her siblings (and probably some cousins along the way) and, while showing its age, certainly makes for an adorable child. Even better is the matching adult costume How wears, and that she was able to go to the park with us while Kristie stayed home with a hungry Isaac. But not before we got some pictures.
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| A mouse and a phone. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| King of the hill (where our landscaping used to be). From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Happy to be a mouse. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Got all three together. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Ready for the fall fest. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Turning on the camera. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| The doctor is in. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Little mouse, big mouse. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| King Charlie at King Park. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Hoping to win the costume raffle. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| A king and a mouse share a laugh in the park. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Photo catchup
As has surely been noticed, I've gotten behind on posting photos here. Spending a few days in the hospital with a sick newborn will do that to a guy's productivity. The downside is I haven't posted pictures since Oct. 20. The upside is now I have a boatload to dump all at once for your viewing pleasure.
We pick up where we left off, on Sunday, Oct. 20. How and Kristie set up a newborn photo shoot for the little guy, and right before we left a bath was in order. How did the washing and Charlie did the helping.
And, later that day...
And, the next afternoon (after How left)...
Isaac is far too young to qualify for nap attacks, since they are in no way spontaneous. In fact, napping is pretty much his prime activity. Still, he's cute when he sleeps.
Charlie, on the other hand...
Jack got a recorder through his music classes at school. On his first day home with it, he found Kristie's music stand and headed... outside?
Let's not forget Max.
More of Sleeping Beauty.
And the rest:
Up next: Halloween.
We pick up where we left off, on Sunday, Oct. 20. How and Kristie set up a newborn photo shoot for the little guy, and right before we left a bath was in order. How did the washing and Charlie did the helping.
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| That's a coincidence, not a real smile. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| More curious than helpful. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| More posing than helping. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Open wide! From Hollands at Home 2013 |
And, later that day...
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| Nap attack. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
And, the next afternoon (after How left)...
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| Nap attack. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Isaac is far too young to qualify for nap attacks, since they are in no way spontaneous. In fact, napping is pretty much his prime activity. Still, he's cute when he sleeps.
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| From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Charlie, on the other hand...
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| Nap attack. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Jack got a recorder through his music classes at school. On his first day home with it, he found Kristie's music stand and headed... outside?
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| From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Let's not forget Max.
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| Nap attack. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
More of Sleeping Beauty.
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| From Hollands at Home 2013 |
And the rest:
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| The first photo of all four boys. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| A happy Doodle. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| A twisty Doodle. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Up next: Halloween.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Saturday
We made good use of our first Saturday at home with Isaac. Charlie and I slept in quite a bit while Jack and Max played video games in the basement. Once the rain let up, Jack and Max took it upon themselves (or maybe they were strongly encouraged) to rake leaves in the front yard. After Charlie and I got back from grocery shopping, I was able to mow the lawn, among keeping up with laundry. How again mastered the kitchen while also managing to keep one eye on Kristie and one eye on the baby, not to mention folding clothes every time I turned around. Pops and K came over for dinner, but poor Charlie didn't quite have enough gas in the tank to stay coherent, falling asleep with his face on a computer while he was trying to watch "SpongeBob."
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| This is how Isaac spends a majority of the daylight hours. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| A close-up look. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Brothers! (Most of them.) From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Intense facial study. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| A pause while playing with leaves. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| This pile includes leaves from neighbors' houses. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Nap attack. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Around the house
Our first week home with Isaac has been fairly low key. Aside from the fact we all have to pause a moment to say his name correctly (instead of calling him Charlie or Floyd) — and the fact that back on Tuesday I said Isaac's name and Max gave me a look that said "Isaac Who?" — we seem to be adjusting fairly well.
How has been here since Monday evening, and working so hard our house is actually in better shape than it was before the baby, and probably before the plumbing issues. We have a fridge full of good food, and she's been folding all the laundry I wash. The division of labor puts me mostly in charge of the big three and her mostly in charge of Kristie and Isaac, especially overnight. Of course, the big boys work hard to get their time with her as well, and Kristie still needs me to drive her places (so far just the pediatrician and the very nice lactation consultant), so everyone's getting a nice mix and no one feels left out. It seems Charlie has been glued to me a bit, in a good way, but that's probably because he's the only one not in school. He and I have been basically repeating the Saturdays we spend together, and it's incredible how much fun it is just to do everyday things with him.
I'll probably write at length soon about the unreal investment by all the grandparents, without whom we could not have made it through the last ten days or so. But for now I need to put these photos up and get some sleep. I think all of these are from Thursday and Friday.
Took some more good ones today, will have to post those soon. Thanks to all for the continued love and support!
How has been here since Monday evening, and working so hard our house is actually in better shape than it was before the baby, and probably before the plumbing issues. We have a fridge full of good food, and she's been folding all the laundry I wash. The division of labor puts me mostly in charge of the big three and her mostly in charge of Kristie and Isaac, especially overnight. Of course, the big boys work hard to get their time with her as well, and Kristie still needs me to drive her places (so far just the pediatrician and the very nice lactation consultant), so everyone's getting a nice mix and no one feels left out. It seems Charlie has been glued to me a bit, in a good way, but that's probably because he's the only one not in school. He and I have been basically repeating the Saturdays we spend together, and it's incredible how much fun it is just to do everyday things with him.
I'll probably write at length soon about the unreal investment by all the grandparents, without whom we could not have made it through the last ten days or so. But for now I need to put these photos up and get some sleep. I think all of these are from Thursday and Friday.
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| A peaceful sleeper. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Gas, but still. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Still plenty cheap. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Jack took this one. I love it. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Locking eyes. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Ladies and gentlemen, the Mario doom ship. From Hollands at Home 2013 |
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| Hands up! From Hollands at Home 2013 |
Took some more good ones today, will have to post those soon. Thanks to all for the continued love and support!
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