Community Vehicles Day

Checking out the garbage truck

The Early Childhood program that Noah and I have been going to this year sponsored a community vehicle event. This was Kai's first outing (not counting doctor's office visits) and he spent it sleeping away in the Baby Bjorn. Noah, who is obsessed with transportation, was almost a bit overwhelmed by this opportunity to get up-close and personal with firetrucks, ambulances, police cars, school buses, garbage trucks and a few other large vehicles. But after a bit of "warming up", he seemed to enjoy himself and of course wanted to sit in all of them!

Future firefighter?

Big school bus fan

Early Birthday Present

Noah received an early birthday present from mormor and morfar while they are here helping out- his first tricycle! It arrived in the mail in a box and morfar got to have some fun (and maybe frustration?) putting it together. Alhtough Noah's birthday isn't until July, we thought it made sense to have this present early since we are trying to enjoy as much outdoor time as possible until the snowy season returns again! After his nap, Noah came outside for a first viewing of his new mode of transportation and he was very wowwed by it. So cute! He hasn't quite gotten all of the mechanics of pedaling down yet, but thankfully, the bicycle has a good push bar in the back and the steering wheel can be locked, so we can give him a little boost to begin with.

Welcome Kai!

Today we welcomed our newest family member! Noah, completely oblivious to the events of the day stayed at home with mormor while Phil and Ebba left for the hospital mid-morning. The hospital was in a peaceful, residential neighborhood just 10 minutes from home. After answering an endless number of questions and getting an IV started, all we had to do was wait for things to get started in the OR. Other than a bit of an unprofessional encounter with the anesthesiologist, everything went smoothly and as expected. We are grateful to Dr. Weisberg for skillfully, quickly and safely delivering our beautiful son Kai. Kai William was born at 2:27 pm, weighing 9 pounds 6.5 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long. Very similar in birth size to big brother Noah! It is something indescribable to meet your child for the first time - there simply are no words to explain the overwhelming emotions. After a brief stay in the recovery room, Ebba returned to her room and reunited with Phil and Kai and immediately started nursing. A few hours later, Phil ran home and brought back mormor and Noah for a visit. Noah was of course confused by the hospital environment but was very intrigued by "Baby Kai" who he has heard so much about, especially these last few months. What an incredible day!

Ready for the big event

Here he is!


Saying hi to mom

Champion nurser from the very start

48 hours old - at home with Daddy

Noah is a bit unsure what to make of the situation