WOW! It’s been a whole month since Caroline came home. We are finally getting into a groove. Things are starting to feel normal with her in the house and it’s with great joy that I realize that I am content. I never thought I would ever say that. It isn’t in my nature to be content, but for once I am. Just having my family all together. It’s an amazing feeling.
Ryan is doing awesome! He has his occasional bad days where he is very demanding and rude. We have discovered that with some quiet time in his room, he discovers ugliness isn’t the way to get attention. For the most part he is a perfect older brother. He gives her things when she cries, he plays with her. In the car, he entertains her, but then she yells at him when he stops 
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Caroline is adjusting beautifully. She started sleeping in her crib on Thursday afternoon. She doesn’t need to be rocked to sleep anymore. Today I was able to give her a bottle and she got sleepy with it and I just put her in the crib and walked out. She fussed a bit but then fell asleep. I am SO glad we’ve come this far! She is generally a happy baby but when she wants something, you will see her temper if she doesn’t get it!! She is REALLY LOUD too! 
Caroline still wants to be held a lot, which is great because Ryan wasn’t a snuggler, but I don’t get anything done with just 1 arm. I have been putting her in the carrier on my back, then I can do dishes and laundry, however, my right shoulder started hurting yesterday and I think the carrier is the problem. I am going to give it a rest and hope that is what caused it.
On a different note: I can’t wait for SPRING!!!! I am SO ready to see some flowers and greenery again! I have noticed I don’t need to wear my house shoes and Linus sweater inside the house much anymore. It is definitely warming up. It’s supposed to be at least 60 today, so I think we need a walk down to the park. Caroline will ride in the stroller now if there aren’t a lot of people around. I need the exercise desperately!!
Here’s some photos of the boys at the zoo on Friday. We told them not to smile!
So glad to hear all is well! I still think of you guys often, just don’t get to the computer very much anymore. Take Care, Kelly