This is undoubtedly Penelope's favorite Christmas present. She loves to "wing." In fact, if it weren't for handy bribes like treats and watching Pooh Bear, she'd be in this thing all day!With approximately two months to go until the next one arrives, I've been thinking about how much I'm going to miss Peeps' and my alone time. I have no doubt the new dynamic will be just as great in its own way, but I've so enjoyed her witticisms lately--and by lately, I mean these last twenty two months.
This pregnancy has gone by pretty quickly. But as easy as it's been, I'm excited to have some sort of range of motion back. I'm also getting excited for the actual labor. I think because this time I'll know more of what to expect. Also I've been reading Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (add this one to the previous list of fantastic helps), which has given me all sorts of new ideas and info for the upcoming birth.
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You know I have felt a tinge of guilt with having another baby. Penelope is so cute and is so much fun that I have felt, at times, that she deserves our undivided attention. With siblings, her monopoly of our time will be ruined; I just hope that playing with the siblings will more than make up for our divided attention. You are an awesome mom!
Love Dave
Oh, Lacy I felt that exact way when I was about to have Isabelle. Ally was all that I knew and we were so close, she was so smart and fun and it was just us. It does change but like you said a new dynamic will be great in its own way. Kids need siblings and there is nothing better then adding to your wonderful eternal family. She will turn into the big sister so fast you won't believe it. I remember the first time Ally came to see her little sis in the hospital and she looked so huge compared to Belle! She talked so well and it was like a grown kid over night! It's going to be great! You are such a great mommy and it's normal to feel that way, and like Dave said, have some guilt. You will no doubt (and I know you know this) love this one just as much and you will have enough to go around. It will just be a bit harder. I am so looking forward to hearing all about the birth story. I am so impressed with how you do your home deliveries. You are a tough women! Love you guys!
dear lacy im very pleased that my cuteness has fully rubbed off on peeps it is truly fortunate but seriously i love you for letting me stay with you in an attitude of gratitude i will let u and dave stay in my room when your here
peace and love your bro
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Dude, I LOVE that girl! I am so excited that you guys will have two!! Dave, I love and identify with your sentiments completely. The miracle of charity (pure love) is that it's something infinite in a finite world, and you and LAcy will have more than enough love for both/all your fabulous offspring. Teh day before Heidi was born (she was an induction)I remember spending all day just wrapped around Addie's finger, doing all the things she loves, because it was the end of the world as we knew it. But it just keeps gettin' better! We love you guys!!!!
You are so darling... I couldn't decide either... I read parts of that Ina May book and it was good. Did you ever take the Bradley Method classes? I LOVED them and they totally helped me and my sister Amber have great birthing experiences. Or you could just read "Husband Coached Childbirth" because it's coming up... how exciting!!!
It's king of reassuring to know that the guilty feelings for adding another child in the mix are universally felt. Jordan and I got really sad a couple of days after we brought home Skyler because of the change in dynamic with Thais. Luckily she's down with having a baby around now and it's a lot of fun!
It's kind of like the time when we got a third companion and we cried so hard...
I can't beleive how grown up Peeps looks in these pics! Time just goes by way to fast. It's a good thing newborns sleep so much at first, I think it helps with that transition of a new sibling.
Taylor says Penelope's name at least once a day. If she had it her way, she would name the next child after her, regardless of the sex. Taylor loves to swing as well and she would stay in it all day if we had one. Your relationship with Penelope will change a lot, but not in a bad way. I remember feeling guilty about not spending as much time with her when Taylor was a newborn, but kids are tough. Morgan was fine and now they both fight for my attention.
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