Lately

I'm so surprised when I realize that Caroline has only been home with us for 3 weeks. It seems like she's been a part of our little family for a lot longer than that. While we're still in the adjusting phase, I definitely feel like I'm getting in to a good groove and gaining some confidence as a mom to two.

I think Andrew has certainly had the hardest time with the transition.

I had been afraid that he might be mad at me or not want to have anything to do with me once the new baby came, but he's responded in the exact opposite way. About 10 times a day he says, "I want you!!". He's been very clingy, but I've been trying to indulge him a bit to help him get over this hump. Some days I think when will we get back to normal?, but then I realize that this is our new normal.

And while I'm sure that Andrew will someday love his little sister dearly, and he's super sweet with her already, I think right now he'd be perfectly happy for us to go back to the old normal.

My favorite part of being a second time mom?

I'm not constantly worried about creating bad habits or messing something up or wondering when things will get easier. I'm just enjoying today. I now know how truly fast this time goes - she will only be tiny and still for a very, very short period of time. I'm not very worried about putting her down as soon as she falls asleep or trying to get her on a schedule. In fact, those few quiet minutes after she eats and then falls asleep in my arms are some of the sweetest and happiest of my day.

My biggest concern about being a mom to two?

Getting Andrew and Caroline in and out of the car without Andrew running away. Seriously, how do y'all keep your 2.5 year old boys by your side? So far I've only taken them both to Andrew's Mother's Day Out and swimming lessons. I do okay if I have her in the stroller because then I can hold Andrew's hand pretty much the whole time. But if I'm carrying her in her carseat or on her own it's hard to hold on to Andrew too and I'm constantly afraid he'll run off in a parking lot. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has this issue...

And now, here are a few pictures from our last week:

First day of Mother's Day Out:


He totally picked this spot and posed for me. Ha!

My boys at the pool on Labor Day:



Smiley, sleepy baby on Labor Day:



Her first dress that fits!:



Oh, I am so blessed.


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