in my head i have hours upon hours every day to work on my blog design business. and then, i step out of my head and into reality... i taste laundry, cleaning the house, a broken computer, and a chubby baby bootie that needs endless changing. - i saved the best for last. but you know what? i wouldn't have it any other way. i adore taking care of my man, my little man, and our household. i read this article (thanks to liz) and was challenged to the extreme. you should read it. no... you must read it. i never again will ever feel bad for putting my family first. after all, it is my calling and it is pure sweetness.
although my broken computer (too bad it broke in the middle of me designing my friend, beth's new blog. all the goodies are stuck as images on my practice blog; we can only see what it could've looked like. it was cute. boohoo.) with my beloved microsoft publisher - i know, i know... adobe and indesign are where it's at, but i don't have bookoos of bucks - isn't going to allow my blog business to take shape, that is a-okay. in four short months i will be busier than i can even comprehend - taking care of a newborn and a 15 month old, that will hopefully and prayerfully be walking. remember, hunter is at least 26 lbs now at 11 mos; he must walk by then!
nevertheless, i am going to enjoy this time alone with hunter and soak him up. and get sleep while i can.
speaking of going from one child to two - if you're there or you've been there, what was the easiest thing about it and what was the hardest thing about the new addition?
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That certainly is a great article on motherhood and our culture. It sure challenged me.
I loved your design.... Maybe I will order something later in the year.
We are having a wonderful day, since it is a city holiday, and we won't have to work. Paulo is blessed with his birthday on the same day of his city anniversary; ) Always a holiday for him.
Fabiola
Easiest thing: You are more sure of yourself and what you are doing.
Hardest thing: I still haven't figured out why two are more than twice as hard as one. You will have to triple your "getting ready time" for awhile.
Best thing: You thought you couldn't love anyone as much as the firstborn. But it truely does multiply!
The easiest thing for me was that I was able to relax and enjoy the newborn stage. With my first I was so paranoid about every little whimper.
The hardest thing was learning to adjust to having two little people need you for something at the same time. I really had to prioritize so I didn't lose my mind.
The best thing: I agree with the previous statement. It's amazing how your heart expands to accommodate the new addition. You love them both equally and just as intensely!!!
**Found your blog through Amy P's. We work together at Seacoast.
my girls are also 15 months apart-they are now 2 and 1 and let me tell you...it's been a whirlwind year. but they are very quickly becoming the best of friends. they can entertain each other and play with each other and each day brings new discoveries for each one.
With that said...the easiest thing about having #2 was the recovery from the delivery (vaginal birth with both) compared to #1 and the knowledge of what to expect (with breastfeeding especially). also, since #1 was only 15 months old, there was no jealousy whatsoever...really, she had no idea what was going on. she was interested in allie for a second, then off doing her own thing. she doesn't remember a time when it was just her, so she can't compare. (i hope that makes sense...i'm kind of rambling)
ok-the hardest thing and kind of the silliest, now that i think of it...do not expect #2 to be just like #1. i did. and for some reason, no one told me that because they are 2 different people, they will be 2 different babies. i read all the same books, applied all the same "methods" and yet...#1 was sleeping through the night at 8 weeks and #2 didn't start until almost 8 months! so, don't forget that everyone is different, therefore your babies will be different:) (i sure wish someone would have told me that...could have saved me a lot of tears:) )
And lastly, I will agree with everyone else that it's amazing how your heart grows, you don't love one more than the other, you just love them both so much. It's truly incredible!
By the way...I honestly can't remember how i stumbled upon your blog, but i enjoy reading it and you have such a cute family:) congrats on #2, you're in for a wild and wonderful ride!!
oh my goodness, i just realized how long my comment is....sorry about that-i didn't intend to write a novel...
Speaking of baby #2... are you finding out what you are having?!? :)
we find out TODAY what we are having... i had to wait a bit longer than most people (considering i'll be 22 weeks tomorrow) so it seems like it has taken forever to get to this day! we are thrilled to know and are praying for a healthy babe!
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