Getting used to being a family

Now that it's been over a month since Linus' birth, we're happy to say that we *think* we've got the hang taking care of the little dude. Although we initially thought he was fussy, we're learning that he's actually pretty mellow! Turns out we didn't really know what we were doing, but thanks to "The Happiest Baby on the Block" Linus is for the most part fuss-free!

A lot of people have asked if our new roles as parents has sunken in yet, and the answer is YES! You don't get much time to adjust when you're sent home with a newborn :) The good news is that it gets better day by day. Here I am enjoying being a mamma

Mattias chillin' with Gus (who is not too neglected) and Linus

Linus loves looking at these high-contrast drawings

Pappa Mattias feeds Linus with a bottle. This has given Ellie more free time away from her little parasite ;)

And these past few weeks have continued to bring Linus more wonderful visitors. Many thanks to those who have traveled from near and far to meet him-- you made us feel so loved. Here he is with great-grandma Rose at a family BBQ.

And Uncle Ken


We are also lucky that Linus lets us out of the house on an almost daily basis. Sometimes it's just the dog park or farmers market, but some days it's Tartine Bakery for croissants and lattes (below)


One of the biggest changes is thinking of our family as a threesome- before it was just the two of us and our animals. Everything was relatively easy. But now we have to factor in Linus whenever we make plans- be it long-term or short. Going out is limited by feeding times and a comfortable place to nurse, and seeing friends nowadays consists of dinner at home and playing Wii.

Sometimes we miss our past lives of being a young couple living in the city, and we long for an uninterrupted night of sleep or a quiet date at a nice restaurant. But there's no turning back-- and between the three of us there is no desire to do so.