Adjusting

We continue to ascend the two-kid learning curve at House of Hansen. We've been aided in the steep climb first by Oma (see previous post) and then by Ah-Bee, who came down for a week and blessedly did our laundry, shopped and cooked for us, played tirelessly with Tor, and even put him to bed most nights. Our amazing friends from church have also set up a meal delivery calendar that's covered us at least three nights a week since Col was born. That group, our day care, and the relative proximity to family are the three things I'll miss most about Newark. 

Lovin' on the newbie

Tor's teacher Sonia got him a big-brother present as well as several cute outfits for Col

Telling DaDa about his day

First bath at home

 Tor continues to be a very gentle and interested big brother. When Col cries, Tor pats his gently and says, "That's okay. That's okay. I'm here now." When Col is screaming his head off in the car, Tor tells him, "Almost home, buddy." I'm sure he says these things because they're what we say to Col, but that doesn't make them much less adorable in my eyes.

Surrounded by babies

Playing with "mama frog, baby frog, and big boy frog"

Collaborative childrearing

Tor brought Col the giraffe in case he needed a friend

Helping Col open his gift

Working the camouflage

One of these Hansens is ready for school

"Yippee-kai-yay!"

"We need ALL THE FOOD!"

Our free-range turkey

When Tor wakes up before day care, I've been letting him watch a short TV program while Col nurses. He'll probably watch more TV in the next few months than ever again--hopefully, anyhow.

"Turn down that racket!"

Finally, I'm pleased to announce that Col is officially sanctioned to travel the world. Here's his passport mug:

Only took Lars 87 tries