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Well I have heard from some of my Daddys friends (namely Kim G) that I haven't been writing as much about Madeline as my dad wrote about me. Two things: 1) I am a busy little boy who takes naps, chases balls, and watches Sesame Street 2) My dad is a computer hog, so I can only write when he gets out of my way. But for the fans of the blog out there (and I am grateful for each and every one of you) here is a new update on baby sister. Madeline is doing really well from my perspective. She eats better than I did, goes to the bathroom about the same amount, and sleeps a little less. Overall, we are equal in gifts, albeit different. I think my parents should keep her. She evens has some of the same adorable qualities that I have (see photos). The first week has been wonderful. Mom and Dad seem protective of Maddie when I hold her because they think I squeeze her head to hard, but I just want her to know that I love her. And I figure that as long as she isn't screaming, she is fine....

Thanksgiving became an unexpected event in so many ways. Mommor and Farmor Armfield were supposed to arrive with Uncles Matt and Ben for Thanksgiving. But they had to stay and say goodbye to Nunie. This bittersweet day was filled with new life and resurrection. My other grandparents dropped what they were doing for thanksgiving and flew (drove) here from Omaha. They arrived as if they were superheros. They managed me so that mommy and daddy could stay at the hopsital with Baby Madeline. It worked out perfectly. Mormor and Farmor will come to see us next week. I have superheros for grandparents....now I need to think of superhero names and costumes.

Maddie had many visitors. Even though it was a holiday weekend, people came to visit my little sister, including my buddies, Petra (P) and Ammi.

Madeline Ada Small was born Wednesday morning, November 26, 2008 at 2:02 pm. She was 6lbs 15 oz, and 18 inches long. This is a significant difference from her monster truc brother, who weighed in at 9lbs with 3 lbs of hair. Lindsay began having contractions around 6am, but thought this was false labor and would require the "Walk of shame" at the hospital when she would be sent home. However, her fears were dashed when the doctor and nurses concurred that this day was indeed labor day.... We took Micah to the Mrosko's house, which was perfect because Rachel and Jacob were home for the holidays from school, so Jaci had some much excited help! Thank you to the Mrosko's for watching Micah (and for letting out the dog, Grover). We arrived at the hospital around 9am. The contractions hastened, and by 11:30, we were preparing for labor (which was projected to occur around 4 or 5pm). At 1:30, Lindsay experienced significant pain, she pushed for the first time at 1:5 and Baby ...