2. I love that she is so much more able to play by herself at this age. Not that I don't love playing with her but sometimes it's really cool just to listen to her telling her toys all about the things she is doing and inviting over "robot kitties" (we still don't know where that one came from) or saying things like "I realize xyz..." because it's hilarious to hear her say "I realize". She also loves to talk to the Veggies from Veggie Tales and show them her cuckoo clock because as she tells them, "it's so awesome".
3. It is SO incredible to me how much you change being a parent. For example (and be forewarned, this is not for the weak of stomach) this morning K took her diaper off by herself, like she does most mornings and after naps. Being fairly early, it was still dark in her room and I didn't have my glasses on yet. I notice something weird looking on the floor next to her bed and I go to pick it up and of course, it's poop. Totally gross. However, I just laughed and cleaned it up and the rest of the day we were saying 'Eewww, poopie' and laughing. Man, I tell ya, a few years ago that would have been just about the grossest thing to ever happen to me but when it's your own kid and you have to clean it yourself (especially when your Mom lives 300 miles away) you just do it and don't even really think twice (except for the 4 times I washed my hands ;)
4. Things with pregnancy number 3 are going smoothly so far. It's still very hard for me to be too excited. I think my fears are still too prevalent and at the surface. It could also be a bit of "not first baby" syndrome. I don't know. Maybe Mom's who have multiple kids can chime in here... There is a part of me that is nervous / sad to think of K as not being my only child. We have such a special relationship with her and I don't want that to change. I know that it will and I'm sure it will be for the better (she LOVES being helpful at this age so that's a huge plus) but she also loves the fact that she is still our Baby and I don't want her to lose that. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy to being having a second, I mean, I'm a second born and tons of super cool people I know are not first borns (like my amazing husband) but there is a part of me that just wants to hug her tighter, kiss her more, hold onto every moment a bit tighter... I'm sure it's only going to get to worse the closer we get to Jan.
I love you, Jello! Reading your posts always puts a smile on my face, and I just want to give you a great big hug. You are a wonderful momma, and the most kickass sis-in-law a gal could ask for. I couldn't be happier for you about the way things are going. I don't think I say that enough, so now you have it in writing. Whenever you're having a tough day, just read this and remember how much you rock. Lo e ya, girlie. :)
ReplyDeleteAhem...that shoulda said, "Love ya, girlie." Damn auto-correct! Hehe.
ReplyDeleteYou're so adorable. :) I think everything with this pregnancy will be great and smooth. I can't really say about having another child, one since I don't have any, and two, I AM an only child...although I guess not technically, I thought I was one most of my life. Kaitie seems so well behaved I just can't picture her being the type of sibling that would fight for attention and argue over what the baby gets, etc. so I really don't think you'll have any issues there.
ReplyDeleteAnd since you're such a good parent, I can't imagine a time when either child wouldn't feel loved or that they were getting enough attention, especially with you being home with them. I think it'll be great. :)