December 28, 2011

Today was very relaxing for Olivia & I. After getting up at 5am, due to uncontrollable laughter, we all went downstairs to start the day. This turned out to be a sort of 'false start' for the ladies. Olivia & I were only up for a few hours and then we both conked out for a three hour nap. Then we woke up in time to eat, take some meds, and take another three hour nap. Adam, on the other hand, was awake & productive - cleaning, shoveling, straightening, doing laundry, running errands, getting grilled cheese from my favorite diner. In short, being fantastic as usual.

Today Olivia was very alert. She spent a long time examining both Adam & I this morning. I think she was able to really see us today. It was pretty awesome.

This afternoon Olivia had a special treat because Sarah (and Jessica & Rachel of course) came over to meet her. Sarah has been anxiously awaiting Olivia's arrival - so the occasion was momentous! Sarah was very excited for Olivia to open a present she had picked out - a beautiful pink rabbit rattle. Olivia loves it.

Tonight we also got to skype with Nana Mulvey and she got to see her fourth grandchild. We all agree - Olivia is cute! It was nice to chat, and be able to spend some time together.

Tonight Olivia had her first bath. I can't say that she enjoyed it. But she is very, very clean & looks nice for company. Adam & I tried to approach it very methodically, but I'm sure that the process could be streamlined. This was the happy picture.

But the main event of the day - which I guess is actually 'tomorrow' - is that Mimi is here! Hooray! Our nice outfit with the ruffles on the butt stayed very nice while waiting for Adam to bring her back from the airport and now we've had our first snuggle with Mimi. At last! 

I have to go now. Adam just stepped in a poopy diaper.