4th of July in Norge

Does Norway have a 4th of July? Of course- every country does silly. It's just not anything special to celebrate unless you are an American expat! :-)

We dressed Madi in the only semi-American colors we have in newborn sizes. Never mind that the outfit is pajamas and actually Norwegian and not even from the States. She can pull it off. 

This evening we made our second social outing and visited our friend Heather's for some burgers and beers. I, of course, abstained from the alcohol until our milk test strips arrive to give myself a peace of mind. 

We also kept Madi bundled up in her pram and didn't let anyone, but Heather hold her (and we made her wash her hands first). It was nice to get out of the house though and socialize with adults after surviving our first day without Daddy home. 

Hope you're having a fabulous Fourth of July as well! Happy birthday 'Merica!

Passed out after too much partying! ;-)

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First Social Outing

Today Miss Madi had her first social outing. We were invited to our friend Ingi and Hugrún's house for cake and tea. 

If you recall, Ingi and Hugrún had their little boy the same day we had Madison and were in the hotel hospital at the same time. I think these birthday buddies will be spending quite a bit of time together while I am on maternity!

We enjoyed a couple peaceful hours talking as adults before feeding the little ones and visiting a bit longer. 

We got these great shots of the Dads and the babies after their feedings. It was a fabulous first outing!

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Two Weeks Went Too Quick

Tomorrow is Jason's first day returning to work after staying home with me for two weeks. Needless to say I'm a little nervous to be on my own Thursday and Friday! Especially since Little Bug seems to be going through a growth spurt and wanting to eat every two hours... :-/

It made a world of difference having Jason there to help me the past two weeks. I honestly don't think I could have survived without him. He helped with anything and everything (minus the breastfeeding, but he did say he'd have helped if he could- it's the thought, right?). He was all over burping, diaper changes (including a brilliant poop catch with the new diaper mid-change), baths, outfits changes (Madi's and his own after burping...), laundry, meal prep, soothing a crying little one so Mommy could shower or snag an extra hour of sleep. It was amazing and I am totally spoiled to have had him!

I wanted Jason to know how appreciative I was of him being home. So Madi and I made him little notes to read each of the days he was home. We'd read one each morning during our first "daytime" feed. I think he appreciated them - especially the ones from Madi. :-)

Thank you Daddy for being so amazing these past two weeks! We sure are going to miss having you home!

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