Brother and Sisters

Hamilton introduces himself and his sisters to everyone: the bus driver, cashier, park district teachers, museum employees, neighbors, and anyone else who will listen (or nod politely). He is thrilled to be a big brother and have two sisters.

Here he is talking to Caroline about the importance of eating fruits and veggies (seriously). Oh, and she was on her back until he came around...yup, he's worth trying to roll over.

He is often imparting his knowledge to her, "Caroline, we must obey mommy and daddy. That is very important." "Caroline, you should hold on to the rail when you walk down the stairs." He then waits for me to do my Caroline voice in response, "Thank you, brother. That is very important to know. I am glad you are teaching me such things."

Veronica thinks that Hamilton is the most amazing person she has ever met. Anything he does, she wants to do. Anything he says, she repeats. Because of this, she already "knows" several Bible verses, the days of the week, the planets, the alphabet and anything else Hamilton is interested in sharing with her.

She also loves Caroline...but often looks like she doesn't quite understand this little person.

I thought taking a picture of the two of them with cupcake shirts might be cute. Veronica followed my directions but was skeptical about how well this photo would turn out.


Veronica was so focused on putting the buttons in the can.


He worked on this for almost an hour. I really have to make him the pieces for a homemade ball run. Taking toilet paper and paper towel roll donations now!


Caroline is awake so much more now and often focuses in on the fastest moving things in the room: Hamilton and Veronica.


And boy is she trying to perfect that rolling over technique!