Hunter's arrival is just 17 days away. Yippee!! Ever since I found out I was pregnant back in October, I've been eagerly awaiting the little man's arrival, however, it wasn't until recently that I started feeling excited. Don't think that I haven't been thrilled; it's just that with his birth-day just around the corner, I'm finally anticipating him being here in my arms. Maybe the reality of the upcoming addition to the family has finally set in, heightening my excitement.
Being the planner that I am, I have almost completed all the necessary baby preparations. Granted, there are a few more items on the to-do list that I've scheduled for the next couple of weeks. I wouldn't be surprised, though, if they are "magically" completed before then. After all, if I have a few extra minutes, why not accomplish them sooner rather than later, and thus open up a bit more downtime before Hunter is born?
One item not on the to-do list but in the back of my mind is spending as much time as possible with Leah. I know this seems like an easy thing to do, especially since I'm a stay-at-home mom. Any SAHM will tell you that all that time at home isn't always quality one-on-one with your child. Sometimes we're running errands. Other days, we might have a playdate. And sometimes, I need to complete some tasks while Leah is playing. Even as we near the due date, I haven't cleared my schedule of these other tasks. Rather, when Leah wants to cuddle with me for a few more minutes, or wishes to play tea party in room upon waking from her nap, I'm indulging her... and enjoying every minute of it. For as excited as I am about finally seeing Hunter face-to-face, I'm sad about losing all that solo time with my little princess, my shadow. I know that Hunter will bring a new and wonderful dynamic to the family, but I'll miss the dynamic of just me and my baby girl.
I suppose all parents experience these mixed emotions. I guess that's part of beginnings and endings; as much as we look forward to a new beginning, it means saying good-bye to what was.
But I refuse to dwell on this ending for long; after all, in 17 days, I'll have a daughter AND a son. Leah will have a brother to love on and adore. Scott will have a little boy to play hockey with. And our lives will be even happier than they are now.
Big Sister
One of her fave rides.
Little Brother
"Look at me, Mommy!"
About Me
- Heather
- Funny how we define people by what they do or by their relationships. Yes, I am a wife, a friend, a daughter, a teacher, and a sister, but I'm also so much more. Shouldn't we all be identified as simply "more"?
1 comment:
I totally felt the same way about Christian that you did with Leah. I spent as much time as I could with me and him! I cried many nights because I felt like I was letting him down because I knew that all of my time in the first two months would be spent tending to Avah. I also wasn't that excited to see her and we didn't really bond until she was in the hospital for 10 days after. After that when we were back at home I spent everyone of Avah's naps playing with Christian even though I was exhausted and it REALLY helped.
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