It's been forever since I posted. Who knew being a new mom would take up so much time, energy and so many brain cells. This blog has yet to be exactly what I wanted it to be, but I suppose I just have to start writing and let it evolve. Let me give you a brief update about what's been happening in my corner of paradise.
Max is now 1 year old! He's walking and getting into everything. Luckily he has an innate respect for me and does scrutinize my facial expressions to see if he can get away with something. Daddy and Nana think this is just hilarious. I worry about when he's out of my sight, but I know this is just one of the million leaps of faith parenthood requires. He can understand a lot of words and sentences,but he still pretty much speaks in his own language, which adorable include a lot of points, "huh?"s and "yeah"s.
The other big news has to do with the title of this post: Baby Number Two is expected in 99 days (give or take a few weeks)! We're so excited, but I'm also a bit on edge about how to handle two babies. They will be about 15 months apart. We chose to have them so close so they'll grow up best friends, and also because although Mommy and Daddy look great, we're not so young. My midwife just told me that two weeks after our new baby arrives, Max won't be able to remember a time without him/her. Such is the live in the present memory of babies. That thought has given me great comfort because I never want him to feel in any way replaced. Max made us a family. This second baby will complete our family. As the vessel of love bringing them both into this world, all I can say is I am humbled by my gratitude for the incredible role I get to play in the creation of their tiny, magnificent lives.
