Everyone around here loves holding Katharine! And we're starting to get a few smiles! It's so fun.
I love to admire her feet and hands when she nurses.
Melodie is my favorite person to hold Katharine -
She's my favorite because she holds and treats her like a mother. Katharine's comfort is top priority, not her personal amusement. Mel also has the gift of still being somewhat productive while holding the baby and without putting K in any danger. She'll put her in the baby wrap and play the flute, or today she was doing a little ukulele!
It's not the little girls don't try, Mel just has years of experience. I think Katharine knows when a little kid is holding her or when she's in skilled arms. Mel is able to keep her happy, and I like that Mel doesn't constantly change her clothes (Lily and Natalie do that), and doesn't let her suck on anyone's nose or earlobe (Ethan-tsk tsk!)). Abi does a good job, although A says that K hates her cause she always cries.
Maybe A is just too affectionate. Katharine doesn't cry that much, just a little squirmy. Katharine might just not be used to her, since Abi has been gone so much this summer with all her activities and things.
Lily treats K like a doll.
The plus to that is that Lily has made the best use of the small 0-3 month clothing that is only going to fit K for a few more weeks.
Sophi doesn't nag or ask to hold K and probably holds her the least of all the girls.
Sophi is just a quiet soul and I can tell that Sophi loves her just as much as anybody else.
Natalie is a little eager to hold K. Even though N has smaller arms, she has proved herself very able.
She's good at getting her to sleep.
Which is good, since she's also always waking her up when K should be resting. I guess I don't mind if I can still get some work done.
Natalie is very happy she has a little sister.
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