BUT, this adjustment to 2 really has taken me by complete surprise. Rob and I joke that I call him everyday around 3 and ask "SO, when are you coming home?" Today, I had no break at all (until now, and that's only because I pleaded that Rob take Gideon with him to a church meeting he had tonight). Seriously, not one minute to myself to just sit and not be doing, or holding a baby, or consoling a screaming, tantrum throwing almost two year old, or nursing, or changing one of the 10+ diapers I changed today. I ENVY Rob for the 40 minutes each day he gets to sit on the bus by himself and read the news on his iPhone. Really, that sounds like a complete dream.
Okay, so enough of that. Things are going pretty well and Gideon is SUCH a wonderful, sweet little baby. He is so interactive. Everytime I smile at him, his face lights up and he starts to coo and kick and grin. Ahhh, I just love him so much already. He's addicted to the Moby Wrap. He could live in that thing all day and not even complain once about not having nursed for 24 hours. He is just happy as a clam most of the time.
Jasper is doing better. I've had some really good one on one time with him this week which I think has made a huge difference. He's at such a tender age and he's going through such a huge transition of sharing mama with the new baby.
Here's our latest photos from this week:
Jasper enthralled with watching an excavator at work
Jasper watching excavator part II
Jasper watching the fountain at the Seattle Center
Still watching the fountain
Coolest fountain ever
Sweet little Gid
Gid wearing big boy clothes
Classic newborn startled photo
8 comments:
Oh my dear, you are doing great. It will get easier....when they are 4 and 6. HA.
I keep thinking, "What do I do with a baby??"
I love that Jasper puts his little hands in his pockets :-)! Hang in there Sara...it really does get better! A lot of people have said that going to 3 is the hardest, but I really am not worried this time around and feel like going to 2 must be the hardest (I guess we'll see soon enough). But it is the first time for everyone to get used to sharing each other and think that is tricky. Your two are a lot closer than mine were as well and I'm sure that makes a difference. Just keep reminding yourself what good little buddies they'll be soon...you just have to survive the next few months first :-)! (you should look on my friend Sarah Severson's blog, she just had her second little boy and I think they are about as far apart as your little guys)
What a model, that little Jasper! I love the hand in the pocket.
Sara, please don't ever say sorry again for venting your stress. We've all been there, and it is the norm. Raising two little ones is amazing work, but it is work. It's nice when little things happen to warm our hearts, but that doesn't happen all the time. I love seeing the pics of your kiddos!
Love,
Amy
Adorable. Jasper is just so cute. I recognize some of the looks on his face (ie, fascinated little boy) because I see some of the same ones here every day. Thanks for the preview - I won't feel so bad when I'm totally overwhelmed in a few months. Been thinking about you - especially when I change Jackson's cloth diapers. How do you feel about the fact that I think about you when I am washing things in the toilet?
I love that pic of Jasper with one hand in his pocket. He looks like a grown up man!
Sara, loved your honesty. You aren't complaining, you are just venting, very normal mommy feelings. I too used to envy my husbands long commute when we were out in DC and I was home with a newborn and a two year old.
love you!
I love how intently Jasper looks in that picture - that's a keeper! Hang in there Sara! Its okay to ask for some time for yourself every now and again - it helps us be better moms! You're doing great.
I didn't know that Anna had husbands! <:
I love your truthfulness, Sara. It is important to recognize how much work motherhood is. You are such a fantastic mommy. Hang in there, Jelly Bean Queen!
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