Heidi was fast asleep when we returned home from the hospital last Monday night with Wyatt so we decided to introduce her to her little brother when she woke Tuesday morning.  Princess that she is, her reaction to him was no less than perfect.  When she first saw him, she said “Awww.”  She immediately picked out her beloved tiara and blocks to share with him.  Hugs were freely given and she was genuinely happy with him.  Michael and I could not have been more pleased and found ourselves a little surprised.  At 14 months, she is still a baby and the world has certainly revolved around her.  Shame on us for even wondering if she would handle it well, she handles everything well and with a smile on her face.

However, she is not above stealing his paci and seeing him with a bottle really hurts her feelings.  She has taken a sippy cup with water for some time now but is only 9 weeks off of her bottle with milk and is limited to having her paci at naptime and bedtime now.  Needless to say, they are gone but not forgotten.

She snuggles up…for a few seconds…

and poses for the camera…

and gives Daddy sugar.

Naturally, being a baby is hard work, especially being a little brother.  When he is awake, he is wide awake, taking in the sights and sounds.  When he is asleep, he is sound asleep.  Like our Heidi, he is precious either way.

Today was a joyous day for our family!  We grew to include a wonderful blessing from God, a son.  He is a chosen child, just like Heidi and we are overwhelmed with love for him and for the two people that gave him life.  Wyatt Moritz Dunlap was born on August 29th, a special day he shares with my sister, Keira, Michael’s cousin Chris’ daughter, Elizabeth, and my great-grandmother!  He weighs 8 pounds, 4 ounces and is 20 inches long.  He has reddish-blonde hair and a good amount of it and presently his eyes are blue.  Heidi is sure to be surprised in the morning when she wakes up to find a special delivery of a little brother was made while she slept!

 

Stay tuned…

It may have been hot outside but Heidi was COLD BUSTED inside!  The temptation of trying to get into a “restricted zone” (Michael’s office) proved too strong for her!  She was so proud of herself….managed to get a few minutes nakey and found a way to get to the buttons on the answering machine!  If you are waiting for us to return your call, you’d better call back because she successfully located the erase button!

 

Cheryl came over and furthered Heidi’s education of “BLING”.  This week’s lesson, The Difference Between Real and Costume.  She picked it up right away, smart girl that she is!

   

Just once this month she didn’t get her way…. 🙂

but the tears didn’t last long…

and just like her Daddy, spaghetti makes anything all better!

Stay tuned for more August!  A lot can happen in a few days!

Today we went with our friend Natalie and her daughter, Eliza, to the aquarium.  Both Heidi and Eliza love looking at all of the fish and other wildlife the aquarium has to offer.  There are touch tanks and non-touch tanks.  To my dismay, Heidi is tall enough to put her had atop the rim of one of the non-touch tanks and, unfortunately, put her little fingers into the water.  Sadly, the trout are hungry and find her fingers just as sweet and delicious as I do.  Yes, she cried.  Yes, there was blood, just a little.  Fortunately, a yummy snack put in her hand by Natalie made the tears subside.  I guess ”FOOD IS THERAPY” starts at a young age.

   

On her birthday, we made her mark, the first of many, on the door jamb of the pantry.

Well, Heidi is 13 months and is beginning to be a very girly girl, complete with attitude!  Just like her Momma!  Watch her trying to get ready for the day…

First thing when she wakes up, after her coffee (milk), she puts her jewelry on.

Where’s she going?  To the closet of course!  Specifically the shoes, because every woman knows that the outfit begins with the shoes!

Now, what outfit should she wear?

Ugh!  Nothing to wear!  What’s a girl to do?!

We’re in for it, for sure!