What about the dogs?

Several people have asked how our furry children, Simon and Betsy, are handling their new little sister. At first, they weren't sure what to make of her. The first time she cried, Simon cried too. Later, the dogs ran the other way. Now they take her in stride.

Betsy's maternal instincts have emerged; she frequently checks on Katie in her Moses basket or her carrier. She also quickly learned to enjoy the new baby stuff around the house. (That's a nursing pillow below.)

Simon, on the other hand, usually keeps his distance. However, he is starting to take more interest in Katie, particularly in her socks and her diapers -- as it turns out, he's a pretty reliable dirty diaper detector.