(photograph courtesy of Steph's Photography)
It's different. It's busy. It's kinda...well...crazy. There is a lot less time where I can get someone settled with this that or the other, without turning around to take care of this that or the other from the other someone. It could be because Cooper requires feedings every 2 to 4 hours. Or diaper changes even more frequently. It could be that Owen is 2 and seems to have a knack for getting into crazy things. Or it could just be life with 2 in general. Somedays I think I am getting the hang of it. Some days...I have no idea what day it is, when I took my last shower and I'm jotting down times when Cooper ate b/c I swear it felt like it was only an hour ago that he was screaming at me for more food! There are also days where I literally will look at clock at 2pm and realize that I haven't eaten. Oops! That's one way to help loose the left over baby weight!!
But all in all? It isn't as insane as I expected. I feel a TON more sure of myself than I thought I would. I know what to do with both kids. It's just a matter of feeling like I can accomplish needs for both successfully. I also am not intending to pretend I did or do any of this alone. My hubby is a hands on Dad and jumps in to help with and participate in every part of parenting the boys. And since Jer went back to work, during the days I'm here alone, I've gotten sodas, lunch and sanity checks from my Mom nearly everyday. My Grandma has also stopped by several times just to sit with Cooper so I could hop in the shower and relax. I owe them a few more people a big fat thank you because I'm sure without the help...I would have done lost my mind!
In the past 6 weeks I've also had lots of time to contemplate life with two boys...and how much fun it's gonna be when Cooper gets to being a little more mobile. I already melt because I've seen Cooper give Owen a few smiles when Owen has talked to him or attempted to play with him. I can't imagine what it'll be like when they actually constructively play together...have their first wrestling match...beg me to let them do some hair-brained scheme that boys come up with when they are young. We have so much wonderful memory making to be done. We get to raise best friends for life. And these 6 weeks have just been the beginning. I can't wait to see what a wonderful full life with Owen and Cooper means for us. And pray we can make sure in return we can give them the same full wonderful childhood they deserve!!
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