December found us with our last, but not least, live-in helper, Hannah. She was a lifesaver. And I like to think she enjoyed staying with us, despite all the crying, feeding, burping, poopy diapers, sleep deprivation, etc etc etc.
Hannah and Elizabeth had way too much fun together.
She even got out to see some sights.
On the Brooklyn Promenade
Seeing Freelance Whales with AdamEvery year, at Christmastime, we go see the store windows on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. With Hannah's help, we felt brave enough to carry on the tradition . . . all seven of us!
Rockefeller Plaza
Milan, Adam's creative director/mentor, with Lucy, Charles, and Edward
Milan, Charlie, and Robin not knowing what to make of the firecracker that is Elizabeth
Rockefeller PlazaThe trip to the city gave me an excuse to finally bring the babies by Adam's work. We caused quite the commotion, to say the least.
Milan, Adam's creative director/mentor, with Lucy, Charles, and Edward
Milan, Charlie, and Robin not knowing what to make of the firecracker that is ElizabethWe had a lot of fun, but the outing wasn't without it's moments.
A few days later, we had to say goodbye to Aunt Hannah so she could go home for Christmas. But I can't say enough how incredibly grateful we are for all her help.
We spent Christmas upstate w/ Adam's family. His brother, Jason and his family made the drive all the way from Missouri to join us. It was a full house, but so much fun.
We spent Christmas upstate w/ Adam's family. His brother, Jason and his family made the drive all the way from Missouri to join us. It was a full house, but so much fun.
Christmas MorningIt was fun to watch Elizabeth start to figure out what Christmas is all about. Presents! (Just kidding.)
It was also awesome to see her bond with her uncle. These two were inseparable!
Hats knit by Aunt SaraThe Sunday after Christmas, Adam, Jason, Matt and Jack (Dad) blessed the babies. The blessings were beautiful and we were so happy to have all the Johnson/Giovo men together to do it.
Coming home was hard for me. I was going to be on my own for good, and I didn't know how I would do it. The babies were still difficult to feed (= can't prop bottles) and were waking up a lot during the night. Add to that our wonderful experience w/ RSV, bronchiolitis, and a stomach bug in the weeks following, and I was one sleepless night away from a nervous breakdown. That's how I ended up back here w/ the Giovo's in Mexico, NY. But the babies have gotten much better at eating and we're valiantly trying to get them on a good sleep schedule. We're hoping we can come home soon.
Overall, though, I have to say that it was a December to remember, that's for sure.
Coming home was hard for me. I was going to be on my own for good, and I didn't know how I would do it. The babies were still difficult to feed (= can't prop bottles) and were waking up a lot during the night. Add to that our wonderful experience w/ RSV, bronchiolitis, and a stomach bug in the weeks following, and I was one sleepless night away from a nervous breakdown. That's how I ended up back here w/ the Giovo's in Mexico, NY. But the babies have gotten much better at eating and we're valiantly trying to get them on a good sleep schedule. We're hoping we can come home soon.
Overall, though, I have to say that it was a December to remember, that's for sure.
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