We decided last minute to have Joey attend school full-time as opposed to afternoons only. We think this ended up being a great decision, as he’s really adjusted to the full-day experience!
His teachers post a weekly blog sharing what he’s been up to. Check out some photos from class below!
Joey’s self portrait
He’s gotten off to a great start! I was anticipating some separation anxiety (as he wasnt thrilled about leaving me for camp) but he’s surprised us all!
It probably helps that he’s there with his buddy, Noah!
We went apple picking with the Burnett’s and Panozzo’s when we were up at the lake for Labor Day Weekend. Zeyde & Abby joined us too!
Abby and Goldie were buddies for this outing.
Enjoying a donut with Zeyde
They found the sand pit!
Benji is literally eating a new apple in every photo I took. He’d pick one, take a few bites, chuck it and pick a new one. I now understand why they charge so much!
Joey taking his task seriously
Breanna’s last week was this week. She’s been with us for over 2.5 years! It was really sad for all of us to say goodbye but with 3 kiddos, we just needed someone who could drive!
We celebrated by going out to lunch on her last day before heading up to the lake. We’ll miss seeing her each day but she’s already committed to some Saturday night babysitting! Fortunately, she isn’t going too far.
Hugs!
Best shot we could get!
Cool Aunt Abby had an event for Cubs families at the Shedd and we scored an invite! This was a once in a lifetime experience! The kids had a BLAST and didn’t want to leave…I haven’t been back since, as I’m not sure I’ll ever want to fight the crowds again! Abby promises that even though her days with the Cubs have come to an end, she’ll score us an invite again next year!
Petting the stingray
Goldie had a busy month 2! She’s still incredibly easy going. It’s really so nice to enjoy the newborn phase without being too sleep deprived (she only gets up once per night). The boys really care for her and are so considerate to her needs. Too bad they aren’t just a little older, as I’d have them changing diapers!
Her two month check up went great…she didn’t even cry from the shots!
Enjoying the last few days of summer…ice cream with Aunt Cari!
Precious
Dinner with Nanny and Poppy!
Playing on the play mat together
LOVES being swaddled tight – falls asleep almost instantly! Not such a fan of her pacifier. She’s just about done with it.
Benji and I spent the morning out together. We went to the West Loop Art Fair and then off to the park!
Making the most of tummy time
3 peas in a pod
Cuddles
Enjoying one of our last days working at EBC while the kids were in camp!
So happy!
Cuddles
Free ice cream samples in the park
Proud big brother!
Playing at the Panozzos right before their move!
Target with Bubbie!
I’m loving playing dress up. She’s definitely a headband girl…
Lunch with Great Grandpa Poo Poo
Meeting Aunt Deb’s new dog, Judy
Lunch for Grandpa’s Birthday
Kisses with Aunt Lisa
Quality time with Daddy
So smiley!
A special shoe (with Goldie’s name) from Nanny & Poppy…love it!
2 months old!
Stacy, Michele, Goldie & I planned an awesome 24 hours away. We hit up HP sidewalk sale before heading up to the lake and had a great dinner in Lake Geneva.
Counting down the days until we do it again!
Bubbie happened to also be in Lake Geneva for the weekend with her sorority sisters. Little did we know, we booked a dinner reservation at the same restaurant at the same time. Great minds think alike! Goldie had the chance to meet a bunch of Bubbie’s friends!
We’ve had the best first month with Baby Gigi. She is SOOOO good…definitely better than any other baby I’ve EVER met. She’s happy, predictable, easy to feed and put down for a nap…she’s just EASY! Since day 1, she’s been sleeping 4-5 hour stretches at night and goes right back down after a quick bite.
Shnuggling
J & G
Wide awake!
Ready for a diaper change…
Benji is such a great caregiver. He’s always wanting to hold G and makes sure to announce to us whenever he thinks she needs something.
LOVES the bath too! I let her stay in until she was wrinkled.
Our little princess
It took Joey a little while to acknowledge Goldie but now he’s in love!
Goldie meeting Lindsay!
Can’t believe we did it but we did….We now drive a mini van!
It’s been great!
Helping Daddy unload from Costco!
Bathtime X 3
Sporting all her new headbands…It’s way more fun dressing a girl!
Cuddling before bed
Crossed eyes!
Enjoying summertime at the lake
Cuddles with Bubbie
We left Bubbie and Zeyde to babysit Noah, Sophie, Benji, Joey & Goldie and we enjoyed a siblings dinner in Lake Geneva. They did a great job holding down the fort!
sleepy head
Playing at Aunt Michy’s!
The one time she was upset all month….she just needed to poop!
Joey had a fantastic time participating in the Wizard of Oz Theater camp last week!
Check out him in his final performance. Thanks Nanny and Poppy for signing him up!
The kids also did a private Art Class at The Panozzo’s house. Their final products were impressive!
We introduced Goldie to the lakehouse at just 8 days old. She loved the fresh air and slept great!
Bubbie made this adorable sign
We had fantastic weather and the boys were extremely active all weekend long!
Alex meeting Goldie
Pirate Boo
Feeding the ducks
Shluffy
Doing his part!
Cuddles
Pacman is very sweet with her, just as he has been with all of the babies
Shabbos dinner
Vince smoked some awesome beef ribs!
Matching PJs
Time for Cake!
Ready to take a dip!
On Saturday we went to the annual 4th of July parade in town. The boys were looking forward to this for the past few months after seeing a video that reminded them.
Waiting patiently for more candy!
Relaxing in the heat
Back to the boats!
After the boys did their job at the photoshoot, they were rewarded with a trip to Pirate’s Cove with Greg and Grandpa. They had a blast!
Slide with Grandpa
We did Goldie’s newborn photos when she was just 6 days old. She was AMAZING – slept for nearly 5 hours straight and woke up just in time to get a few “awake” shots. The photographer said she hadn’t had a baby that good in a long time!
It took a little bit of bribery (and about 1.5 hours) to get these adorable shots of Gigi with her brothers…
The boys were so excited to meet Goldie! We were able to break out of the hospital around noon after a visit from Great Grandpa Morrie!
Benji really took to her immediately.
Benji got to spend a lot of time with Ruby Bohrer right before Goldie’s arrival. He called Baby Goldie “Ruby” for her first week of life!
After an initial introduction, Joey got right back to his hot wheels!
Poppy and Nanny came for a visit!
I’ve been having fun playing dress up!
Benji with baby G
Aunt Michy getting in some cuddles
Immediately a great sleeper!
She found her thumb!
Her first night on the town – Out celebrating Michele and Bubbie’s birthday
1 Week Old
10 Days Old
She’s here!!!
Everything went so smoothly…an easy delivery. We’re so happy she’s here and healthy! We decided to schedule an induction this time so we could be sure to have coverage for the boys and ensure that Dr. Sibul could be there for delivery (he didn’t deliver either of the boys).
We got to the hospital at 4:30AM and I was hooked up to pitocin to get contractions moving by 5:30AM (after a few failed attempts to get an IV in). I got an epidural and they broke my water bag around 9:30AM.
The Silverman sisters arrived and we got our obligatory photo in (with Dr. Sibul)!
Greg taking a donut break….
By 1:30PM, after just a push or two, Goldie Leigh arrived! She took a little longer than Dr. Sibul anticipated but she arrived happy and didn’t even shed a tear until the nurses made her cry! I was so happy to hear her apgar score of 9 (a first for a Goodman baby).
Greg cutting the cord
Getting foot printed and weighed
7lbs 13oz; 21 inches
Aunt Lori made her the hat using 2 hospital hats
The troops arrived to greet her!
Ricky’s getting much more comfortable with newborns!
Aunt Michy promising to take her shopping whenever she wants!
Aunt Lori so happy Sophie finally has a girl cousin!
Grandma and Grandpa landed in Chicago that afternoon and headed straight to the hospital. They waited to find out her name and see her until they arrived.
Cousin Danielle coming for a visit!
Napping together
Reunited (4 hours after delivery) and it feels so good!
Butterfly kisses
After her first bath
Greg headed home to take care of the boys and I enjoyed some alone time with Goldie before a few more visitors stopped by!
I sent Goldie to the nursery for the night around midnight but changed my mind and asked the nurses to bring her back around 3AM – I missed her!
Her first full day!
Pretty in pink!
Family walk
Great Grandma Pearl meeting Goldie
Zeyde holding Goldie for the first time
Great Grandpa Morrie meeting Goldie
First Shabbat!
“Aunt Stacy” meeting Goldie
First blow-dry in preparation for her photo shoot!
Aunt Cari offered to be “on duty” this weekend and bravely picked up the kids for an overnight at the lake. I didn’t feel comfortable enough to be a few hours away from the hospital this late in the game….Also, we knew this is the last time we’ll be kid-free for a while so we really appreciated the quiet time and in anticipation of Baby Goodman’s arrival next week!
When Joey got up there Saturday, he was pretty tired and insisted he had enough “air.” He wasn’t thrilled about being forced to go for a boat ride….tough life!
It takes a village!
All smiles!
Decompressing
Joey showed off his newly-learned swim skills (thanks to EBC camp)
Exhausted after a great weekend at the lake!
On Sunday morning, Greg enjoyed a nice sleep in before heading to The Waxes for lunch. Celebrating Father’s Day with Poppy
Dinner at Northmoor
Playing with Bubbie on the golf course after dinner.
