Settling In

Yesterday Shawn and I had a real treat in the middle of the day:

Ahh, peacefully napping children

This happened while I was on my own with both babes for the first time yesterday, so I couldn't believe my luck (Shawn met with his new principal and saw his classroom yesterday).

Jackson had a great day today, playing and cuddling. He seems to be adapting really well to having a sister. And he just loves her to bits! All day he'll ask, "Jackson hold Eva on Jackson lap!"

Eva likes the cuddles too

He really is a sweet big brother

One of many kisses

And last but not least, here's a picture of Eva having her first bath in the baby bathtub today:

Happy baby

Introducing . . .

Evalyn Joyce Peters

Snuggling with mama

She was born at home, in water (barely), in a hurry on Tuesday, August 21st at 10:22pm, after only an hour of proper labour. She weighed 7lb 15oz when born, and is 20in long.

Jackson is absolutely loving his baby sister. He is very sweet with Eva, giving lots of gentle touches and kisses, and loves to hold her in his lap. 

Eva is a very sweet little soul, loving to be held, but isn't too bothered by anything. Here she is in an improvised baby seat, looking around, happy as a clam

Way better than the bouncy chair

Life is definitely on the full side right now, with Shawn and I getting the hang of two wonderful kids instead of one. Shawn is also getting ready for another new challenge in school this year; he'll be teaching grade 6/7 at two different elementary schools this year (starting at one on Tuesday, then switching in January to a new one). And some sad news, the Peters family lost a much beloved man, Shawn's grandpa Leonard. I only met him twice, but I know that Shawn and his family all loved and respected him very much, so sadness and joy are sharing company in a lot of hearts right now.

With the new addition to the family comes a new resolution to blog, so feel free to pop by more often, if you feel so inclined :D