Visits and the inevitable return to work

As my return to work nears, I thought I'd attempt a blog update. Norah is fantastic. She has been smiling a lot lately and has been cooing, mostly at her Aunt Kristy. She really warmed to Mark as well upon grandma Lorri and Mark's visit this weekend. I cannot emphasize what a wonderful sister Charlotte has been. Whenever Norah opens her eyes following a nap, Charlotte is the first to crouch down and cheerfully chirp, "morning!" If Norah cries when Charlotte is out of the room, Charlotte will begin running to her aid, worriedly exclaiming, "Norah?! Norah?!" Norah loves watching the blur that is her big sister and is finally getting better at holding her head up (with the occasional traumatic forehead-to- mom's-clavicle episode).  are incredibly blessed to have such sweet babies.