Our Family: It's All About Gaby

Sunday, August 21, 2011

It's All About Gaby

Gabriela arrived on August 13th, just a few days early. We were up at the cabin and didn't get to meet her until a few days later. Gabriela is just beautiful. She is a healthy and peaceful baby.
Cassie was so happy to finally meet Gaby. She had set aside a pile of books to read to the baby at their first meeting. And, Cassie read, even though Gaby was asleep during our entire visit. Ever since Cassie started speaking, she has called Gladis "big sister." Now, Cassie is thrilled to be Gaby's aunt. She has specified that she wants to be called "Tia," which is Spanish for "aunt." Cassie has established a "Gaby fund" and is saving money to buy Gaby an American Girl doll. Cassie has already gotten Gladis to promise that Gaby will spend Halloween with us. Cassie told me that she can't wait until Gaby is 4 or 5 years old so that they can have a real conversation.

Lacey was really fascinated by all the baby stuff - the pink and white bassinet, the tiny hats and mittens, and Gaby's tiny bracelet. I gave her my camera and let her take pictures of everything. I was a little nervous about letting Lacey hold the baby. So, I let Lacey slip her arms under Gaby, next to mine. It was at that moment that Gaby chose to release some gas. Boy, was Lacey every surprised. She told me that it would be okay if I wanted to put Gaby back in "the cage" now!