Katelyn Turns 7 Weeks Old

Kate is 7 Weeks Old as of yesterday, and she is a gem! She is bright and sunny, smiling immediately if she recognizes you or in response to her favorite toys, baby babble, or friendly face. She loves to be face-to-face and will stare at you for quite some time, raising her eyebrows and attempting to mimic your expressions. I love sticking out my tongue and watching her open, close, and twist her mouth, trying to reciprocate the gesture. She's also now engaging in conversation, cooing and grunting and squeaking back and forth with us.

Milestones: (1) Rolled from Tummy to Back (twice in a row then and once again just this past Sunday) - 5 and 1/2 Weeks; (2) Smiled in Recognition - 6 Weeks

The boys quickly adapted to her presence in our family and constantly dote on their baby sister. Saturday morning I was folding laundry, and Kate was in her bouncy seat in the boys' room while they played. She started to fuss, and I watched as they gently pulled her seat towards their fan, turned the fan on, covered her in their favorite blankets (old blue and doggie blankie), and loaned her some of their cars. Then Owen rocked her, and Collin sang her a song. Ultimately, I suggested that she was probably tired, and Collin ran for her pacifier, gave it to her, and the boys lulled her to sleep. It was adorable.