Asleep

So far, Tess sleeps pretty well.

Tess' First Christmas

The kids really enjoyed Christmas at home.

Meredith and I survived, just barely, on not much sleep.

Of course, we ordered Chinese food for dinner! 

Home

Tess on Day Two -- still at Columbia Presbyterian.

Our daytime nurse at the hospital was Irish.  She said, "Tess Kelly -- now that's a great name."

"It's actually Tess Keithley."

The nurse winced at the English last name and said, "Well... what can I tell you.  I like Tess Kelly a lot better."

Day Three:  In the car seat, ready to head home in a cab.

Rosemary was the first person to read to Tess.  She chose "These Are the X-Men."  (Silas is making sure his sisters are well versed in super hero literature.)

Silas held Tess for a long time and just watched her.  He is so sweet.

More "Day One" Pictures

Tess Is Born

Tess was born this morning in New York City at 8:03 a.m., weighing 3.500 kg exactly (7 lbs, 11.5 oz) and measuring 20 inches.

Meredith and Tess are doing well.  Silas and Rosemary visited us in the hospital and were very gentle with their new sister.

Thanks to Charlene for this picture!