We are so excited to welcome our new baby into our family! We are so lucky to have a wonderful village supporting us, and we are asking for a little help as we recover from pregnancy and birth and adjust to life with our little guy. This calendar has some ideas for things you can do to help us if you are so inclined :) Things not on the calendar that would be greatly appreciated: - A text or call to let us know you're thinking of us - A little snack basket - Watching the baby so we have time to take a shower and put on clean clothes. - Give Craig some snuggles when you visit. This is a big adjustment for her, and we want her to still feel like a loved and important member of the family! - Help with basic tidying up (emptying the dishwasher, taking out the trash, wiping counters, etc.) - Going for walks with us near the park by our house! - Inviting one of us out of the house for a friend date! - Watching a football game with us - Joining us for a patio happy hour Some of our favorite treats: - Fresh fruit (especially if it's washed and cut up) - Any pre-made meal, whether you make it yourself or pick it up. We love the Costco prepared meals section! - Bagels and cream cheese - Coffee - Painterland Sisters vanilla yogurt - Granola - Coconut water - Kombucha - Electrolyte powder for water - Plain sparkling water - Cheese sticks - A veggie and dip - Natural Grocers beef sticks (we like the plain and jalapeño flavors) - A glass of wine (sparkling or non) or other adult beverage. This request is coming from Alicia :)
Please don't come if you think you might be sick, even if it's probably allergies! We would love to see you when you're feeling better. We also ask that all guests are up-to-date on their COVID, flu and TDAP vaccinations, since our baby is not old enough to get vaccinated himself and these illnesses can be very serious for a newborn. Alicia is mildly allergic to melon (think: cantaloupe)