Sisters!

While we were in the hospital we were very excited to see Ruthie. It was by far the longest I have ever been away from her and I could hardly stand it. Knowing she was having a blast with Papa and Gigi made it so much easier for us (Thank you so much P&G, I don't know what we would do without you!). Have I mentioned Ruthie is Papa's girl???

On Thursday, my parents brought Ruthie to the hospital and Joel and I took turns walking down the hall, looking to see if they had arrived. We had Lainie in the hospital bassinet. I read in a few places to not be holding the new baby for the first meeting. I have no idea if it made a difference or not, but I would do it again.

Once they finally got there, Ruthie ran up and I instinctually ran and picked her up (while the nurse was in the background saying absolutely not, I can't pick her up. It was totally worth it, but I could definitely tell it was something I shouldn't have done...oops!). We went in our room so she could see Daddy and Papa got to meet Lainie (Gigi came the night before by herself after Ruthie went to bed).

Joel took Ruthie over to see Lainie and she acted somewhat interested.

She was really, really sweet, hugging her and patting her. I think my heart partially exploded.

She is so so sweet!

We really enjoyed our time together and getting to see Ruthie after what seemed like an eternity away from her. It made us both really excited to go home!