9/26 Mom on her own tommorow

Mom and Zoe are on their own tomorrow for the first time! For a couple of months Dad gets to take Bela to school everyday and pick her up. So the car is all clean and ready to go, looking like new. Bela had to make sure that it "doesn't smell" and that she can see out the windows. So Dad has 3 trees, some carpet cleaner and a bottle of febreeze by his side.

The hardest part so far is adjusting to a new schedule for Bela. Bela is doing great 95% of the time, it's just that 5% that we are trying to work on with Little Bell. Zoe has been awesome, she is so serene, thank you Zoe!!

Good luck tommorow Mom and Zoe!
-Papi

Weekday One

Zoe stayed home with Mom and Dad for the first full day today. She was a trooper, allowing Mom to take a little nap and allowing Dad to take Bela to school and to stop by work. Bela had a great day at daycare today, we were a little worried because she had a bit of meltdown last night, but she cried it all out and she was in a much better mood this morning. Got a nice visit from Uncle Steve and Cousin Libby last night. Belas and Zoe thank you for the gifts!! We read the book last night and we are about to play the puzzle game right now. Thanks for visiting, and sorry about Bela being a little rude. :( She still loves you, she's was just a little emotionally challenged yesterday.
Well, tomorrow it's back to school for Bela and a drop by work for Papi. Dad goes back full time on thursday, :P
Mom still has 2 months left before going back to work.
well, off to the puzzle....
-Papi

9/22 Zoe's first trip - The Henry Vilas Zoo

On Saturday Zoe made her first trip to the Henry Vilas Zoo. Bela had a blast at the new children's climbing tree (although dad does not think it is safe for toddlers, too many big kids and too many hidden areas where you can't see your kids!)

Zoe did great, although she needed a break to feed. Bela was amazingly patient. Thanks Bela!!!

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9/22 - A trip to the Zoo

9/22 Ballerina Bela

Bela is in Ballet class every Saturday morning. Parents are not allowed to attend - oh my! The teacher does a great job with the 3-4 year olds, I don't know how! At least now we know that not listening and having a mind of your own is normal for a 3 year old!

In the end of the class there will be a recital, we are looking forward to it, Bela has some great new moves - the butterfly, the fairy, leaping and bounding. Of course, Bela can't get enough and wears her tutu all day long every Saturday.

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Balerina Bela 9 /22

9/21 Bela Holds Zoe

Bela holding her little sister for the first time. Bela is a great big sister! Bela is very careful and gentle with Zoe and she understands that Zoe is still pretty helpless. The age difference is pretty good, Bela is just grown up enough to understand, although, being a 3 year old, of course there are times when she forgets. So far she has been wonderful!

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9/21 - Sisters

9/21 Zoe on the Couch

Zoe with eyes open lying on the couch. 9/21/2007.

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Day 2 at home 9/21

9/20 Zoe with Mom

Mom and Zoe relaxing at home, 9/20/2007. Zoe will sit in her bassinet or her bouncer, but she still loves to be held most of all.

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9/20 Zoe with Mom

Zoe comes home 9/20

We brought Zoe home for the first time on 9/20 at noontime. She did good in her first ride in the van, forgot how nice it is to have the removable car seat. At home we settled in for the afternoon. The cats, Colby and Luna were very curious, especially Luna. She perched herself up high where she could get a good look at the new baby, she definitely knew something was up!

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9/20 - We're Home!

2nd visit - Grandpa and Grandma Zeman

Our second set of visitors, Grandpa and Grandma Zeman, came over of 9/20. Bela also stopped by to say hi with Gumpy and Grandma Kathy. Zoe did great. She loved being held by Grandma Sue, and she lasted a good hour in her arms before the need to feed kicked in.

Bela is also becoming a photographer! Her photos are the last few, you can tell by the 3 foot perspective. Bela is adjusting well to being a big sister, she is SO excited. She has been so patient and helpful and we are very proud of her! Zoe is so lucky to have such a great big sister!

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Round 2 of Visitors, Grandma and Grandpa Zeman

First Visitors 9/19

Zoe's first visitors at the hospital were Grandma Kathy, Gumpy, and Big sister Bela.

Zoe's First Visitors - Grandma, Gumpy, and Bela

1st Doctor Visit 9/20

Just got back from the first doctor visit! Zoe is doing great, has a little bit of Cephalhematoma, which is not dangerous and not uncommon. The doctor said that it should clear up in a couple weeks to a couple months. So until then she will be a bit of a conehead. :) Other than that her weight is good and she is looking healthy and strong.
-Papi

photo album #1, birth to 1st bath

Here are the first photos we took of Zoe, from the time she was born up until her first bath. 9/18/2007.
-Papi

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Zoe's Birthday

Zoe Louise Zeman

Here's Zoe!