Lillian Jean Friesen

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Hello everyone!

Big news over the weekend! Baby "Sugar" arrived safe and sound on Saturday, February 4, at 11:27am.  I was able to be there the whole time and even caught the baby!  Lillian Jean Friesen ("Lily") is the cutest little munchkin and we love her already!  Michal had a beautiful, totally natural birth (my sister rocks!) and is recovering well at home.  More information on that (not quite yet, but I'm sure soon) over at michalandjason.blogspot.com. 

 

Kenley and Daddy stopped at the toy store to pick up some presents and went to class at Gymboree while Mommy was at the hospital.  They headed over to the hospital around 4:00. After initial confusion and heading toward Michal's tummy to look for "Baby Sugar," Kenley finally saw Baby Lily and ran over to her with her gifts in tow.  I didn't catch the initial reaction on video, but here's a video of a few minutes after their first meeting.



So far Kenley has been a great big cousin.  Adjusting to the idea that her name is now Baby Lily (not Sugar) has been confusing but smooth (we were worried).  We visited the hospital again on Sunday and Kenley was fascinated watching the pediatrician and the nurse check the baby and take some blood.  When the baby cried after getting her little heel stick, Kenley clung to my leg and said "I'm worried about my baby cousin!"  Last night, she helped me change the baby's diaper and comfort her when she cried.  We are very proud of our big girl and happy to have another little monkey in the family.

Speaking of our big girl, we are THRILLED with progress she has made in the last two weeks.  Up until now, Kenley has strongly resisted going potty despite being fully capable. After the snow days, she suddenly turned a corner, and now is using the potty like a champ! Accidents are almost nonexistent and she is suddenly much more cooperative, helpful, and loving.  Reports from day care have been "good, good, and great!" Hallelujah! We also feel like she has gotten bigger in the last few weeks.  Growing up!

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