... A thousand words...
So here's a dozen for you - they show Robin's encounter with his Uncle Jean-François and his two Aunties, Hélène and Isabelle. The three of us work and live in Paris, so we took the train to Lille as soon as our work allowed us.
Hope you can differentiate the three sisters ;) I tried to write pretty explicit captions. Catherine and I get asked whether we're twins pretty much every time we go out together. We also have the exact same voices, which is confusing for whomever has either of us on the phone (parents included). She's 4 years older, though! Honestly, does she look 29? ;) Trust me though, our similarities run much deeper than those surface features...
Thank you so much for your comments... They're all much appreciated!
This is my favourite picture...
Robin and Auntie Hélène
Robin and Auntie Isabelle
I'm still in Lille, BTW. I'm not teaching any classes on Monday and Tues. morning, so I worked from my sister's home today - it's been Robin's first day home and she didn't want to be all on her own. The father had to go back to work on Saturday morning... Needless to say, I took some intensive Auntie training today :) and needless to say, I'm loving it.
But ack! it's 10 pm and I haven't achieved all the work I was supposed to do today... Better go back to it.
See you all soon! If you're not bored with baby pictures, I may well have some more to show you - perhaps even a video some time! (as soon as I find the time to edit my father's filming into smaller bits).
But ack! it's 10 pm and I haven't achieved all the work I was supposed to do today... Better go back to it.
See you all soon! If you're not bored with baby pictures, I may well have some more to show you - perhaps even a video some time! (as soon as I find the time to edit my father's filming into smaller bits).
Thanks again for your warm-hearted response :) :)
28 comments:
Dear Isabelle,
Such lovely pictures and as you say the baby is precious. Such happy faces all round and you and your sister do look quite a bit alike.
Congratulations once again to everyone in the family.
Aww, these pictures warm my heart, Isabelle. Look how happy everyone is. And I like your up that way. That baby is going to distract you for some time to come,I just know it. He's a darling!
Glad you're able to spend some extra time there. Your pictures are wonderful, Robin's so adorable it will be hard to go home.
Sue
Isabelle, I'm so glad you posted those photo's. I've been checking in all day to see if you'd posted. Robin is absolutely beautiful and you and your sisters look absolutely smitten with him :o)
I'm not surprised Catherine didn't want to be home on her own today. It's so scarey the first time you're left with total responsibity for your baby when you've never done it before. I know I was a jittery wreck those first few weeks, especially with no sleep, but it all passes and in no time mum will be so confident in looking after Robin on her own she'll wonder what she was ever worried about.
Babies are precious - savour every moment you spend with him Isabelle because you will be so shocked at how fast he grows and develops.
I hope you enjoyed every second of your visit to Lille and wish your sister and her family lots of love and peaceful sleep-filled nights :o)
Frankly, I will never tire of baby pictures. Give us more!
Oh a video would be so wonderful. More baby pictures, more baby pictures! I could look at him all day, not to mention his beautiful and glowing family.
One interesting personal note: Your mom looks a lot like my mom. :)
He is so cute. Great pictures of him!
Beautiful, beautiful pictures - the love in them just radiates :D
It's so heartwarming to see the joy you all have in little Robin! He will bring so much laughter and fun to your family. :)
What beautiful photos - you all three look alike!! Gorgeous family! Robin fits right in!
Gorgeous ! Robin is so adorable.
Congrads to the happy parents.
Robin is lovely....and the picture are adorable!!! Have a nice time with your family :o)
cheers
The pictures are BEAUTIFUL! I like the picture with Robin and you very much. Ann.
I would never get bored with looking at pictures of Robin! He's utterly perfect! Your whole family is beautiful! :) I'm so glad you were able to steal away for a couple of days to enjoy your nephew and sister. And I'm happy for your sister - being alone for the first time with your first child is slightly terrifying! ;>
What a gorgeous family! It was lovely seeing everybody with the newest family member.
The pictures are showing the magic of the firstborn from the new generation. Every birth is special, but the firstborn in a family and in a generation is magic! Enjoy this special time.
Good luck to Catherine in taking care of little Robin. And you of course in doing all you have to do.
Such beautiful pictures and your family looks so thrilled! Yes, more pictures please, they are enchanting.
Thank you for sharing pics of you nephew. It brings back such wonderful memories of my kids when they were babes.
Gorgeous photo's Isabelle, thanks for sharing them
Awwwww Isabelle, what a beautiful baby, and what a great family. Your and your sister sure do look like twins lol
Hugs xxxxx
How precious! Congratulations to your wonderful family. Little Robin is a gift from God himself..ordained to be! What a little sweetheart. I remember well, the love that poured from our hearts when our grandson was born 2 1/2 years ago. What a wonderful miracle a new little life is. I'm happy for you and LOVE being able to see the pictures!!!
Thank you Isabelle for sharing these wonderful pictures with us.
Margaret
Loving pictures and delightful to see you - always nice to put a face with a name :)
Yur nephew is precious - and he has such a wonderful family to support him as he grows up! Enjoy Isabelle and congratulations!
Congratulations on the birth of your nephew. I've been reading your blog for months now. It inspires me. Thank you.
Amazing that today I learn that you teach literature. For some reason I thought it was computers. LOL.
Warm wishes from Australia
Don't think I would get tired watching baby photos...been popping over yours and Karen too see both babies progress. :)
Thank you for sharing with us.
Bored of Baby picture?! Never! He's adorable! Congratualtions, auntie Isabelle!
~Lana~
What a dear boy Robin is! My grandmother said, baby's bring their love' and I agree! I love the photo of you and your nephew. Not sure, but is he the first grandbaby? So exciting for you all. : )
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