This is a shout out to my future self....THIS AGE HAS BEEN HARD!!! Maybe two baby Hullings is enough???! Perhaps the watermelon in my tummy isn't helping my energy levels and overall stamina, but man- I just keep telling myself over and over that this is going to pass. It all started with the one year molars, then followed by flu season and the unstoppable sniffles and low grade fevers/fussy times, then throw in some incisors (which have been the worst teeth so far, in our experience), toss in a sinus infection (Wyatt, not me) and 14 days of antibiotics (currently on day 12), which he has now probably picked up a virus, due to the lack of immune system (thanks antibiotics), because all week has been fevers, irritability, and literally I cannot put the child down. I'm sure I'm burning in all the stay at home mommies ears- because we all go through it. We have had lots of sweet snuggles and it is sweet how much he needs and loves me, but seriously- it is so draining!! I just want you to play, Wyatt! RUN-PLAY-show interest in anything other than being held and whining whining whining!! I hear that the first can be the toughest because they constantly need your attention with the lack of siblings around. We got out of the house this morning and tried the open gym at BSAC- he had a good time there- still more fatigued than usual from the fevers but had fun- I also signed him up for swim lessons starting next Friday. It is a parent/tot class, should be lots of fun. I'll be the moose in the maternity suit plopped into the kiddie pool.
Just attempted a play date/ lunch at a local bbq spot ( Jaymer-Q's) that has a kids play area- usually a HIT with the boys- my girlfriend has a son Wyatt's age, and also a 4 year old and they usually have a ball! However- Wyatt and Sam seemed to be of the same temperament today..going through some of the same whiny mess that is natural at this age I guess...in a way I was comforted that it isn't me, and that this is just a tough stage for some tots! We are thrilled number two is on the way- this is going to be a very tiring season but such a BLESSING! Not only do we get to cuddle and squeeze a new baby girl, but Wyatt will have a forever friend :) Sure, my brother and I have beat the crap out of each other a time or two, but deep down there is a bond between us like no other relationship- and that is so special. My prayer is that Wyatt and Ruby have that connection too. Weeks like this are the ones where Nick will say, "So we good with two??" and typically I'd give him a vague, "Maybe..." but after a tiresome few weeks the mommy in me is like "Yeah- two is good." LOL. All in God's timing...we shall see! All I know is, we are THRILLED beyond measure to be in an amazing home in a great community, lots of friends, family pretty close by, almost two snuggly, loving, funny, smart, challenging, and beautiful offspring to show for- before our 30th birthdays.
TIRED BUT BLESSED INDEED!
Love,
Megs (your current self.)
This is Corrie...typing from my sister's computer.
ReplyDeleteGive it time, my friend. This too shall pass. Your love will multiply as soon as sweet Ruby arrives, and you will be filled with a whole new sense of joy. Yes, these days are long and trying, BUT it is gratifying to know that you are raising/training/shepherding souls for the kingdom. You (WE) will make it through these days and one day wish that they hadn't left us so soon. Hang it there! :)