It takes a village…
We are incredibly lucky to live near such supportive family. Making the transition from a family of three to a family of four was certainly a group effort! When I decided it was time to go to the hospital at 4 am Tuesday morning, Grandma was kind enough to come over despite the freezing temperatures and obscene hour. Then Meema and Pop Pop took over staying with Natalie while Grandma went to work. They took Natalie shopping, as we had given Natalie the important job of picking out a coming home outfit for her baby sister. We were hoping to be released from the hospital on Wednesday, but the blizzard prevented us from coming home.
Blizzard! The view from our hospital room the day after Miranda was born, 2/10/10.
So the three grandparents took turns watching Natalie and she had a sleep-over at Grandma’s house. Thursday morning Grandma walked Natalie to meet Pop Pop halfway between our houses as the cars were blanketed with snow and the roads weren’t clear yet. Grandma tells us that Natalie insisted on walking (as opposed to being carried) saying “but I have my snow boots on!” Grandma let her try and as she sunk in up to her waist, Natalie admitted, “this snow is too big for me!” Pop Pop had the unfortunate job of clearing the 14+ inches of snow that fell so we would be able to walk in the house.
Driving home 
Meema and Pop Pop with their Granddaughters
Grandma love We are so grateful for everyone’s hard work and willingness to give their time and energy to us, as always! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
What Miranda does all day…
Well, she also nurses, but I’m not posting those pictures!
Big Yawn
Sleeping Cutie Sisterly Love!
Natalie is quite taken with her baby sister! It’s incredibly sweet to watch them together:
Big sister and little sister
Sisterly love We have a couple of stories to share that illustrate how well Natalie is taking to the new member of our family. The first happened while she visited us at the hospital and Miranda started fussing. Natalie, who was across the room at the time, came running over saying, “I bet she needs her big sister!”
Today when we came home, Natalie was excited to hold Miranda right away. Then we were all upstairs getting Miranda changed when Natalie ran into her room and came running back with her once beloved lovie, mousie. Natalie, who hasn’t been as attached to Mousie since she was about 2½, very proudly gave it to Miranda to hold.
So excited to have baby sister home!
Miranda with Natalie’s mouse
Let’s hope this trend continues!
Introducing… Miranda Ruby
Born February 9, 2010 at 4:21pm. She’s 21.5 inches and 8lbs 10oz. Mommy and baby are healthy, feeling good, and catching up on much needed sleep.
“OMG Where am I?” Moments after birth.
“OK, I Guess This Isn’t So Bad” Lots of blond, curly hair just like her big sister.
Miranda & Mom
Under the Bright Lights 
Weighing In At 8lbs, 10oz 
Miranda & Dad 
“Hello Little Sister” Natalie meets Miranda for the first time.
Miranda, Natalie & Mom 
Natalie, Meema, and Miranda 
She’s So Tiny! 
Love 
Natalie, Grandma & Miranda 
Kiss 
Day Two Prospect Park Zoo: October 11, 2009
Better late than never! Here are pictures from a trip we took to the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn with Margaret, Sofia, Kary, and David.
Natalie and David pretend to be baby birds:
And turtles:
And pretending the hedge is a bench to sit on:
Natalie’s reaction to being licked by an alpaca:
A nice family portrait, taken by talented Kary:
David and Natalie hug good-bye:
