a sister has a brother

As expected this past week has been slightly challenging with Isabelle.  Especially yesterday - coupled with a momma that got 2 hours of sleep the night before and an Isabelle that woke up at 5 a.m. ....well things got a little ugly (maybe alot).  We don't expect Isabelle to understand and be able to cope with all the changes happening around here... because in her world everything has pretty much changed.  One thing I was most worried about was how she would interact with Owen - would her worries about all the change manifest in how she felt about Owen?...  So far (and yes I know it has only been a week)...I can happily say that she simply adores Owen just as much as we do.  She loves to pat his head, give him kisses, help with diapering, washing, and feeding, and most of all she loves to play with his baby toys with him.

playing with the caterpillar rattle

grabbing sister's hand

sneaking kisses