There's Not a Word Yet

Long-time readers may remember a post titled "And How Is Addy?" that described how well Addy (our dog) was adjusting to the birth of the twins.  That seems to beg the question of how Alden and Asa are adjusting to life with a younger sibling.  Before we give you the answer, let's go to the kitchen, where the twins--and a strategically positioned Addy--sit as a captive audience while they eat dinner and enjoy the nightly show given by their mother and father.



It was during this time that we laid the groundwork for a new 'addition' by introducing them to the concept that Arthur was in Anna's tummy.


They seemed thrilled with the possibility that a baby was inside Anna, and, as they do with all of their toy babies, they insisted on giving Arthur kisses.



When the big day came, we knew we would need to make a formal introduction.  I've heard that dogs are often introduced outside of the home to avoid territorial issues, so I advocated for an in-hospital introduction.  And that is exactly what we did--after giving Arthur about 48 hours to get adjusted to his new world.  Anna was waiting at the door when we came wheeling around the corner.


Once inside, we made the introduction.






And welcoming kisses were given.






Once the initial surprise that a baby could just leap out of a mother's belly wore off, Alden and Asa realized they were in a new place with all sorts of new toys, wires, and gizmos.  To avoid to much exploration, we focused the attention on the hospital bed, which, because it is adjustable, is inherently amazing.



And that is how the twins were introduced and continue to behave towards young Arthur, with sweet fondness.  If you asked me to sum it up in one word, I would repeat to you a phrase sung by my favorite philosopher Gonzo: "There's not a word yet for old friends who've just met." 


2 comments:

Unknown said...

Gosh I love the Padgetts.

(I really love how taken Asa is with Arthur. Those two are gonna be TIGHT.)

Nicole Tepe said...

Fantastic post! I love the gonzo quote. So touching, those muppets. Glad the birth went well and everyone is happy and healthy. Congratulations on the new addition to a beautiful family. Enjoy!