Big Sis Anke

So how are the older sibling/s supposed to react to this new baby? Anke was only 18 and a half months old when we brought Lia home... Except for the first weeks crying tantrums, I think she did awesome!

Here she is helping Mommy, give Lia a bath.

Lia loves to bath, and Anke loves helping. One of the best things I've learned (from my Aunt) is to wrap Lia in a towel and put her in the tub, with it. Slowly open it as you go along. This way, there are no arms and legs flopping around = no screaming baby = happy mom and sis.

My mom stayed 10 days during my hospital stay and first week home and Martins mom, came the week there after and stayed 11 days. i loved having them here, and truly miss their help and companionship!

Our big Sis is helping (playing) by putting Lia's dirty close in the laundry basket, and diaper in the trash can... She is so cute trying to help.

She gives Lia soft kisses on the head, and love to touch her tiny toes.

So far, so good.

Anke is truly Miss Grace...

and we L O V E her!