This blog starts with Jacob already 3 1/2 years old, so obviously there will be many missing stories (I might fill some of them in later). But, something is better than nothing, so I'll just jump in and get going!
Baby Benjamin is sleeping. So far, he's a very peaceful baby and he doesn't ask for much -- just food, warmth, and a dry diaper.
Jacob is down for a much-needed nap. My parents spent the last few days here helping me keep Jacob entertained and allowing me to rest after having Benjamin. They stayed in a nearby hotel with a pool. Jacob has always enjoyed the pool, but has until now been very cautious. During this visit, Jacob suddenly became ready to swim on his own (with water wings). He's been swimming laps, jumping in, and having a great time.
Since Benjamin's arrival, Jacob has been alternating between being clingy and showing a newfound sense of independence. He is growing up so fast, and as my husband said last night, maybe a little too fast for himself.
Jacob now wants to get himself dressed completely on his own. He wants to get himself ready for naptime and bedtime on his own, and wants to close the door himself and tuck himself in most of the time. He's always had issues with his bedroom (he doesn't like it and thinks it is scary), but now is ready to sleep outside of his "tent," which is the comforter we have hanging over his bed -- he sleeps on the lower bunk.
Jacob isn't a big fan of uncertainty, and all of the changes involved with a new baby definitely fall into that category. He's pushing himself to be as grown up as possible, which is both admirable and a little sad at the same time.
I was very grateful for a few minutes of Jacob just letting himself be 3 years old last night. I clipped his nails after his bath and he cuddled against me as we sat on the couch for a few minutes before he went to bed. It wasn't very long, but I'll take what I can get.
Baby Benjamin is sleeping. So far, he's a very peaceful baby and he doesn't ask for much -- just food, warmth, and a dry diaper.
Jacob is down for a much-needed nap. My parents spent the last few days here helping me keep Jacob entertained and allowing me to rest after having Benjamin. They stayed in a nearby hotel with a pool. Jacob has always enjoyed the pool, but has until now been very cautious. During this visit, Jacob suddenly became ready to swim on his own (with water wings). He's been swimming laps, jumping in, and having a great time.
Since Benjamin's arrival, Jacob has been alternating between being clingy and showing a newfound sense of independence. He is growing up so fast, and as my husband said last night, maybe a little too fast for himself.
Jacob now wants to get himself dressed completely on his own. He wants to get himself ready for naptime and bedtime on his own, and wants to close the door himself and tuck himself in most of the time. He's always had issues with his bedroom (he doesn't like it and thinks it is scary), but now is ready to sleep outside of his "tent," which is the comforter we have hanging over his bed -- he sleeps on the lower bunk.
Jacob isn't a big fan of uncertainty, and all of the changes involved with a new baby definitely fall into that category. He's pushing himself to be as grown up as possible, which is both admirable and a little sad at the same time.
I was very grateful for a few minutes of Jacob just letting himself be 3 years old last night. I clipped his nails after his bath and he cuddled against me as we sat on the couch for a few minutes before he went to bed. It wasn't very long, but I'll take what I can get.
** Photo courtesy of Indy Photography. http://www.myspace.com/indyphotography **
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