Friday, December 16, 2011
Happy 6th Birthday, Jacob!
December 12 marked our little (well not so little) Jacob turning six. He's full of energy and really enjoying kindergarten. If you locked him in a room with nothing but Legos and Mom's chocolate chip cookies, he'd probably be happy there for years (well, you could probably make it even better with some bacon or sausage). Those 3 foods are definitely tops with him. We had breakfast for dinner as was his choice along with decorated cookie cake with a ninja mask on it (definite Ninjago fan). We know Jacob can be strong willed at times, but he has a sweet heart and genuinely cares for people - especially his sisters. He mentioned to me this week, after Leyton & Nathaniel planned what treat to leave for Santa, that he thinks we should leave a bag of carrots for the reindeers with a note telling who they're for. I thought that was thoughtful of him to consider the reindeer! He also enjoys reading books and being read to which is always fun time with him. He has a cute smile and a sweet laugh and we couldn't love him more. He's definitely grown a lot in the past year or so - he's basically the same size as his older brothers! We love you Jacob!Friday, December 9, 2011
Catherine's 10 day check up
Just a brief note on the visit to the doctor today. So at 10 days old, Catherine was 7lb 15oz and 19 inches (so a 1/2 inch shorter than birth - for whatever that's worth). She is doing well; has overcome her jaundice on her own, which is very nice. I sure hope she doesn't grow too quickly! It's fun to enjoy all the stages, but I know they aren't this little for long!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Conversation with the Girls
Leah on Sunday when getting ready to go to the store with Patrick:
"I know where Patrick is. He's getting a new pair of socks."
"You know what? Patrick is cute."
Anne on Sunday during the same time frame:
"Dad, are you ready to go?" Dad said, "I'm almost ready." (or something like that)
"OH, grrreat!"
Anne when asking for her second dose of vitamins for the day:
"Dad, can I have my vitamins?" Dad said, "You already had yours today."
"OH, POOEY!"
They just crack me up!
"I know where Patrick is. He's getting a new pair of socks."
"You know what? Patrick is cute."
Anne on Sunday during the same time frame:
"Dad, are you ready to go?" Dad said, "I'm almost ready." (or something like that)
"OH, grrreat!"
Anne when asking for her second dose of vitamins for the day:
"Dad, can I have my vitamins?" Dad said, "You already had yours today."
"OH, POOEY!"
They just crack me up!
Catherine Rachel Robinson
So, the answer to my last post question...Tuesday, November 29, 2011. At 6:02am, we welcomed our family's newest member. What a delight. Catherine was born in a hurry and was a healthy 7lb 11oz, 19.5 inches long. She has been said to look like each of her siblings, so I guess that means she's related and definitely one of the bunch, yet truly her own self with her own look. She's healthy and happy, just getting a few extra pokes in the heel to make sure her bilirubin doesn't go too high. All six of the kids have had some level of jaundice. Why should she miss that?
The kids all adore her and so do Patrick and I. Leyton & Nathaniel have both said already they can't imagine what it was like anymore before she was born. Last week I was really feeling overwhelmed in a good way about just how blessed I feel. Thank you, God. I really don't know how or why we have been so blessed with these six wonderful healthy children, but I tell you, it really is just amazing. It's also just so interesting how we started with the three boys and then evened it out with three girls. I sure wouldn't change a thing with any of them.
The labor was pretty quick. I worked Monday night and got home at my usual, around 11pm. I went to bed at around midnight and then woke again around 4am feeling a little odd. Patrick woke up & asked if I was ok. I said, "I'm not sure." His reply, "OK, let's go." He cracks me up. But, we did call Uncle Robert & Aunt Beth to ask for some coverage at the house. We left the house sometime around 5am or so and got to the labor & delivery floor at the hospital around 5:30am. At that point with my first check, I was 5 1/2 cm dilated. The pace and the pain picked up, though, and it wasn't long before we were really just hoping a doctor would walk into the room. I found out later that the doctor was literally running down the hall to get to my room. I'm glad she made it! I know she wasn't in the room even 1 minute before we met our little Catherine. Patrick stayed for about 10-15 minutes after and then we figured, well, he better get on with the day - get home to get the kids ready for school. So I called home to tell the kids about their new sister & Patrick was home soon after to help them with their day.
I have to say my recovery has been going very well. I felt good and didn't have much pain after, just some cramping primarily with nursing, but as to be expected. We do have Grandma Donna here helping with the chores, which is very nice. And, we have had many generous offers for dinners so we haven't had to cook much. All very nice!
We are so thankful for this wonderful blessing and look forward to this new change in our lives. It's amazing how things just fall into place.
The kids all adore her and so do Patrick and I. Leyton & Nathaniel have both said already they can't imagine what it was like anymore before she was born. Last week I was really feeling overwhelmed in a good way about just how blessed I feel. Thank you, God. I really don't know how or why we have been so blessed with these six wonderful healthy children, but I tell you, it really is just amazing. It's also just so interesting how we started with the three boys and then evened it out with three girls. I sure wouldn't change a thing with any of them.
The labor was pretty quick. I worked Monday night and got home at my usual, around 11pm. I went to bed at around midnight and then woke again around 4am feeling a little odd. Patrick woke up & asked if I was ok. I said, "I'm not sure." His reply, "OK, let's go." He cracks me up. But, we did call Uncle Robert & Aunt Beth to ask for some coverage at the house. We left the house sometime around 5am or so and got to the labor & delivery floor at the hospital around 5:30am. At that point with my first check, I was 5 1/2 cm dilated. The pace and the pain picked up, though, and it wasn't long before we were really just hoping a doctor would walk into the room. I found out later that the doctor was literally running down the hall to get to my room. I'm glad she made it! I know she wasn't in the room even 1 minute before we met our little Catherine. Patrick stayed for about 10-15 minutes after and then we figured, well, he better get on with the day - get home to get the kids ready for school. So I called home to tell the kids about their new sister & Patrick was home soon after to help them with their day.
I have to say my recovery has been going very well. I felt good and didn't have much pain after, just some cramping primarily with nursing, but as to be expected. We do have Grandma Donna here helping with the chores, which is very nice. And, we have had many generous offers for dinners so we haven't had to cook much. All very nice!
We are so thankful for this wonderful blessing and look forward to this new change in our lives. It's amazing how things just fall into place.
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