Zoe’s new role

We’ve discussed Zoe’s big-sister status in many posts, but I thought I should elaborate on how she’s handling things. On the plus-side, she’s (almost) always excited to see Avery – or to see her wake up. “Her eyes are opening!” she’ll squeal excitedly when Avery comes to from a nap. She’s intrigued by Avery’s little noises; during the baby’s first few days at home, Zoe would scrunch up her noise and ask, “What’s that noise?” or “What’s she saying?” whenever Avery cooed or moaned. Zoe also loves helping out with the baby, and when it’s time for a change, she’ll run to Avery’s room, climb on one of her chairs (perfectly positioned next to the changing table), and grab a diaper and wipe for us. And when the baby cries (which she occasionally does during a change), Zoe will say, “Shh, shh, shh” or even sing – usually “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” – to her.

Zoe hasn’t exhibited many (any?) signs of jealousy yet, but she has been extra-clingy with her parents. She’s particularly attached to her dad; she’ll often cry for him or demand that he play/be with her. (She also had a hard time being dropped off at Elena’s the first days we were home, though that’s since gotten better.) I don’t attribute Zoe’s behavior to Avery’s arrival, though – but more to the fact that we were away from her for five nights. As much as she loved being with Uncle Dan and Jenny (thank you again, guys!!), I think it was hard on her to not have us around. Luckily, we’re settling into a new routine at home, and her memories of our time at the hospital are beginning to fade!

-M

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6 Responses to “Zoe’s new role


  • Safta
    July 1st, 2009 16:08
    1

    Avery makes Zoe look so big. These two are so adorable together.

  • Safta
    July 1st, 2009 16:19
    2

    I hope Zoe is still in T4 because I have way too many new clothes coming in that size.

  • Safta
    July 1st, 2009 16:53
    3

    Wait a minute, I just watched the video of the two girls again and Zoe and Avery are wearing the same clothing as in the above picture. I want new pictures and not something from few days ago. We need to see how Avery is growing by the day.
    Can’t fool Safta!

  • Safta
    July 1st, 2009 16:54
    4

    OK this is it.

  • Safta
    July 1st, 2009 16:55
    5

    I type the 30,000 comment and did not take a picture so someone else is going to be the winner.
    What a bummer……I think that Safta who is a loyal remark maker should get her present

  • Jon Q
    July 1st, 2009 22:06
    6

    Seeing 29,999 and 30,001 don’t count…you’ll have to wait for 35K…

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