After carrying baby Nora in a warm fluid filled womb for slightly over nine months it was time to take the new mother out for a day of activity. It was also a good opportunity to enjoy my push present.....that I gave myself. 
I mean let's face it its not easy watching your wife wake up several times a night to pee, nudging her off the bed so she can stand up, tying her shoes for her, serving her multiple bowls of ice cream, and straining while attempting to put compression hose on her water filled legs. Therefore, I bought a quad...a Honda RECON 250. So for a postpartum day out we headed to the farm for some trail riding. This was MW's first time riding the quad and she was awesome.
Only two weeks removed from giving birth she was cruising through the trails, out running me on the mini dirt bike, and nursing Nora at the same time. Well maybe not at the same time, but every few hours. It was perfect weather and a very enjoyable day out. Meghan's a real trooper, a great mom, and an amazing wife. She is always up for fun!
I mean let's face it its not easy watching your wife wake up several times a night to pee, nudging her off the bed so she can stand up, tying her shoes for her, serving her multiple bowls of ice cream, and straining while attempting to put compression hose on her water filled legs. Therefore, I bought a quad...a Honda RECON 250. So for a postpartum day out we headed to the farm for some trail riding. This was MW's first time riding the quad and she was awesome.Only two weeks removed from giving birth she was cruising through the trails, out running me on the mini dirt bike, and nursing Nora at the same time. Well maybe not at the same time, but every few hours. It was perfect weather and a very enjoyable day out. Meghan's a real trooper, a great mom, and an amazing wife. She is always up for fun! 
(Good thing we kept a couple extra ice packs from the hopsital. Boom boom!)
When we got home, Chris let the dogs come in one at a time to smell Nora in her car seat. Not too close, we're not crazy. After they were introduced, Chris settled in with his little clone baby and relaxed on the couch. The dogs sized up the situation. 
Our little mohawk child immediately became the center of attention. We all just can't stop staring at her. 
We've been doing great, better than just hanging in there. We have had a few sleepless nights, but more easy nights. Usually, she is a little angel.
A happy (or gassy) baby, no doubt. She lets us know when she needs a diaper change by making CB radio static sounds in her pants and then flashing us this innocent smile.
She can be a bit shifty at times. Yes sir, she knows when to turn it on and off. She often sleeps with one eye open to stay apprised on the daily comings and goings. 
We have to pull her shade down if we want any privacy. Which lets face it, we really don't right now. We have a newborn.
Nora is fitting right in with the crew. She's one of the family and has taken her place in the pack order, right ahead of Ruckus and Mayhem. We are so excited to watch her personality develop. She's already a little ham. Once she has some neck control, we are really going to be in for a treat. 