I’ve officially decided this is the most boring blog on the planet, especially since I never seem to be able to find the time to update it. Not to mention the fact that nursing 8-10 times a day leaves you plenty of time to sit and ponder, but it also seems to make the brain devoid of critical thought. I’m loving life right now, but the truth is, it’s pretty boring to the outside world.
For me of course, it’s a whole new realm of discovery. All those facial expressions that Liam is learning, the oohs and aahs, the baby coo-ing that is the most soothing sound in the world, his wide joyful smile every time he sees mommy or daddy or his big brother, the wonder he shows as he examines his hand for long stretches and then finally manages to pop it into his mouth; these, to me, are the most exciting things. Such is the rhythm of my day: wake up, feed, play, nap, wake up, feed, play nap repeat. As my baby turns 3 months old he is starting to get slowly into a routine with more and more awake time. We’ve started reading books together (The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a favorite), and I ventured into my basement to dig out the old box of baby toys that Luc played with 5 years ago already!
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Yes, in the midst of all this baby bonding, my big boy started school, so as I am connecting with one, I am forced to let the other go off on his first solo adventures in the world. It’s a strange experience to drop him off in the morning and have no contact until he comes home at the end of the day, completely exhausted and wanting only a cuddle and a snack. It’s hard to describe in words how close Luc and I are, so letting go has been hard on both of us, but we are managing better than I could have hoped. It’s crazy to think as I spend hour after hour feeding, playing, changing, bathing, burping, and cuddling my little one, that in no time he too will be off on his own and we will have to go through the struggle of separation. Such is motherhood: give all you have in you to make them independent enough to make it on their own, and then let go.
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Tomorrow, at 10:30am my dear friend Sunny, our administrative assistant at Global is scheduled to deliver her first child. I spent a few hours with her yesterday, at her request, trying to describe what she might experience over the next 24 hours, and I have to say it was really hard. I could talk her through most of the physical stuff (although everyone experiences labour and delivery differently), but there is no way to explain how this will change her life. I would not have believed anyone who told me how much I would change after having my boys, how different the whole world would look. Suffice it to say my dear Sunny, you will never look back. Your life may be “boring” for the next weeks and months, but it will never be dull, and your heart will never feel the same again, because it will be overflowing with a love that is indescribable. Good Luck! Can’t wait to meet the new member of our Global family!!
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