Days of adjustment

Monday, I returned to my normal schedule while George tried to figure out his. It was papa's birthday and he said that we are the best birthday presents that he has ever received! George went to meet Dr Stacey for the first time but she was out of town so he saw another Dr instead. he had lost 7 ozs since birth so they want him to come back for a weight check.

Daddy's friends, Andy and Harris were in town for their movie showing at Workplay so they came by for a visit. They thought that George was so cute and could tell that Daddy was very proud! Daddy stepped out for a bit so that he could see them but quickly returned because he missed everyone. He is such a great Daddy!

George had his first bath at home and did not much care for it. I think that he will get used to it evetually though. Mama forgot how different it is to give a newborn a bath. She also had to be extra careful because he likes to sprinkle you if you are not quick on your feet!

That afternoon, I shared my couch with Daddy for a little while. I thought that it was just hysterical to see him sitting on my couch!

The next day, I decided to sport my blue jean overalls at school. I love wearing my crocks as well. When I get dressed in the morning, I walk to the end of the stairs and stop for a pose so that everyone can see how cute I look!

Mimi came by for a visit on Thursday to check on George. The day before, the ENT fixed his tongue tie. The good news was that George was already up to his birth weight and did not need to go back in for a weight check! Mama was so proud! Mimi liked getting some George lovin! He is a really good snuggler! We have to keep gloves on his little hands because he tries to scratch his beautiful face. He will grow out of that though. I like to help put them on him because I want him to stay safe.

Nana spent the first week at home with us! She was such a huge help! She washed dishes, clothes, cleaned and took over so that Mama could catch some naps. We were so thankful to have her here to help us because it made things so much easier!

George likes to sleep with his arms up by his face just like I did. Nana says that Mama's Nana used to say that it was the sign of a healthy baby. That makes me glad that George is a healthy baby!

Papa wanted to love on George for a bit but I made sure that I was included. All in all, I have been really good except for all of the fits that I have been pitching. At least I am sweet to George and Dr Stacey says that I will grow out of it.

I also needed to make sure that all of George's toys were functioning properly, so I tested them all out. I let him borrow my Moses basket that Deed and Pop Pop gave me but took it for a spin before handing it over! I like playing in my boat!

My favorite thing to do with Papa is Ride a little horsey and I am so good at it! I think it is just hysterical. I like to look around to make sure that everyone is looking and then anticipate the don't fall down part! So exciting!!

Daddy fed George his first bottle and he did really well with it. He pushed it out of his mouth at first because it was something different but quickly got the hang of it. This will allow Mama to have a little break.

Daddy likes to spoil me with clothes so he bought me my first pair of shorts! I modeled it with my new Polo from Nana. You can contact my agent if you need me for any further shoots.

Like I have said, I am a huge help around the house when it comes to my brother. I bring Mama and Daddy the things that they need to take care of my brother. Frankly, I do not know what they would do without me...good thing I am here to help!

Papa came back on his Harley for a visit. He just can't stay away because he loves us so much! I got to sit on it but as I have said before, I am not allowed to really ride it! I like to look at it but do not like the loud noises that it makes!

Lots of folks brought us dinner so that Mama would not have to cook. Mimi and Grandpa made dinner for us after Nana was gone and decorated mini cupcackes with George's name on it! It took a lot of cupcakes! I helped them by eating several!

They stayed and ate with us so I could catch them up on what all had been going on the past couple of days. My favorite thing that they brought was the orange jello salad! Yum! I wanted "Mo Mo Mo"

Mr Ron and Mr Neal brought us dinner another night! We were so appreciative of all that everyone did for us! Mama will get to her thank you notes as soon as she can!

I also let George borrow my bouncer and that is where he sleeps during the day. I like to pat him on the head and give him his passy. I laugh when I put my finger in the passy because I can feel him sucking! I call him Goge, Bo and Bubba.

When George gets mad, he turns red all over and has the worst faces! Daddy calls him the incredible hulk except for the fact that he turns red and not green.

He looks like a little angel when he is asleep and we all just can't get enough of him! We are truly blessed in so many ways!

It was my turn to help feed my brother and I did a wonderful job! I got all dressed up in all of my bows for the occasion! I really try to be helpful by patting him when he cries and giving him his passy!

Warren, Brooke, Mack and Camille all came in town for the weekend to see us. They were a huge help and I had a lot of fun with them. Warren is another special person to me but I shared him with George...for a little while until it was time for him to read me some books and play with my toys.

Nana and Papa came back in town because they missed us so much! Gretchen got a part of the action. I have been going to the park with Daddy but George is too young to go yet. Give him a couple of weeks and he will be right there with us!

George keeps growing big and strong and it is all because I am here, no doubt!

And then there were FIVE!!

It is the moment that you have all been waiting for...my brother, George Edward Hornbuckle, has finally joined us! This has been the best weekend and I can't wait to tell you all about it! Mama went into Labor on March 12th and when she went to see Dr Gleason, she was already dilated 4cm so he decided to help her along the next morning if she did not go on her own that night. The next morning, Friday the 13th, her and Daddy woke up extra early to go to the hospital. I was still in bed so Nana and Papa took me to school at my regular time.
They checked in at the Maternity Unit Entrance and UAB at the same place that they went when they had me. They were so excited about everything that was going to happen that day. There were lots of people there waiting on George's arrival! Mama, Daddy, Nana, Papa, Mimi, Grandpa, Miss Becky, Miss Deloris, Aunt Betsy, Uncle Robert, Rob and Matthew. They all sat in the waiting area anxiously awaiting the news! Everyone thought that it was best that I stay at school until later so that I could keep my routine.

George was born March 13, 2009 at 12:43 pm. He was 6lbs 7ozs and was 18 3/4 inches long! Such a wee little baby! He cried immediately which was music to Mama and Daddy's ears! After all of the thoughts and prayers, George was perfect and everyone was so thankful!
The labor was much easier than it was with me and since he was healthy, he was allowed to stay in the room during his bath and measurements. Meanwhile, everyone came back to the room to sneak a peek of him and to take lots of pictures. Mama and Daddy were so happy!
Dr Gleason was absolutely wonderful and was so proud of George! He stuck around for a while visiting with our family and keeping an eye on things. He is such a great doctor and Mama says that she would not go to anyone else.

The nurses that did his measurements were really nice and explained everything that they were doing. They had a constant audience but I am sure that they are used to that.
All of our family gathered around Mama and George so that Mama could show him off. It was so wonderful to have everyone there! I hope that he knows just how many people really love him! Nana was the first one to hold him but we did not get a picture of her. I did not want to leave her out though.
Mimi and Grandpa were so proud! George will be the one to carry on the family name since he is a boy. Mimi worked on his cross stitch announcement for his room while in the waiting room. She made one for me like it but his is for a boy.
Uncle Robert was in charge of the video since Mama and Dada were busy doing other things. We were very appreciative of having George's first moments of life documented. Rob liked looking at him.
Papa loved on him for a little bit. I am sure that George will be like the rest of us and say his name before anyone Else's. He has that effect on all of us!
Grandpa looked at George adoringly secretly dreaming of his basketball career. We think that he will be just like Daddy and be the star! He has a little while before he can dribble and shoot but as soon as he is capable, I am sure that he will have a basketball in his hand!
Then is was Mimi's turn for some snuggles. Nobody in our family had ever held a baby that small! He weighed just over a gallon of milk! She thinks that he is going to have red hair like our Uncle David!
Miss Becky and Miss Deloris came in town for the day as well. They are not really related but they might as well be. Nana has such good friends that love us all so very much! We are very lucky to have such an extended "family."
Then it was my turn to meet my little brother! Nana and Mimi bought me an "I'm the big sister" bracelet. I wore it to school the whole next week for all of my friends to see.
I was so happy to see him and wanted to touch his head so Mama let me. I was so sweet and it touch every one's heart at how gentle I was with him. I have never really been around little babies except for my cousin, Matthew, but I did really touch him.
I was just as wonderful as everyone imagined that I would be and proved to everyone that that I have a natural ability to be a big sister. I think that George is very lucky to have me in his life!
I could not keep my eyes off of him. At times, I was a little confused about the noises that he was making but all in all, I was just perfect.
Then came the extra fun part...I got to drink juice from Mama's cup! I was not really thirsty but it was too much fun drinking from her drink. I like cranberry juice!
George's Godparents are Miss Weldon and Mr Brian. They came by to see him after work. They could not have been more proud!
The first night went off without a hitch and George could not have been more perfect! Mama fed him every 2-3 hours and he did a much better job with that than I did.

Tante and Freddy came by for a surprise visit and it really touched Mama's heart! Tante is my special person but I am glad that she loves my brother too!

They traveled all the way from New Orleans! We are so lucky to have them as friends!

Robert, Betsy, Rob and Matthew stopped by on their way back to LaGrange. They were so proud of our newest addition!

The room that Mama was in was huge so there was plenty of room for us to play! We took a small break in the action though to take a picture of all of us grandchildren. Rob wanted to hold George so I let him because I am such a good sharer!

Nana and Papa were so proud to have all of us there together for the first time! They say that their cup runneth over!
I came to visit my brother everyday to make sure that they were doing everything that they needed to be doing. That is what a big sister is supposed to do. Day 2 of his life, he was circumcised so he was not feeling very well. I gave him a hug and a kiss on the forehead and then he was feeling much better. I was glad I could help him out! We took our first family photo right before we left the hospital.
Nana and Papa took me back to our house so that I could get the house ready for my brother to arrive. The bow was on the mailbox and the house was very clean. I played with my toys to make sure that they were all in working order for him to play with.

When babies are small, they like to be swaddled so that they feel secure. Mama and Daddy have that skill mastered and George is so thankful. He is as happy as a bug in a rug when he is wrapped up like a burrito!

I love my new brother so much and love to give him hugs! I know that being a big sister is a huge responsibility so I am going to take it very seriously.

Okay...enough about George...back to me! Mama and Daddy had their parent teacher conference with my teacher last week and I passed with flying colors! I am very age appropriate! I also am saying Mama a lot now, although, I still prefer Daddy. I am so busy!