Do I have my hands full? YES.
Would I have my hands full even if Landon weren't here? YES.
Here's the thing. Despite all of my griping, I do love this age more than I hate it. I love all of the new words and expressions. I love that Tanner is starting to show he understands what I'm saying. He is hilarious and fun to be with, yet he still likes to cuddle (once in a while) and still needs his mama.
However, each day brings lots of frustrations. Nothing happens quickly with an almost two-year-old ... until you have your back turned and there is something to get in to. Just getting out the door to play outside is a 15-minute production. Getting from the back door to the car and into the carseat is another 10 minutes. (We MUST climb in and do the buckle OURSELVES, of course!!) Once we finally get someplace, heaven forbid if we leave before Tanner is ready to go. Yadda yadda. I could go on and on. But I won't ...
The great thing about having a newborn is that the two boys seem to really balance each other out. Just when I'm ready to lose my mind with my toddler, I can snuggle my newborn, inhale his sweet scent, and remember that life is good. During the times when Landon really needs my full attention, I appreciate Tanner's newfound independence and ability to follow direction (even if it is selective).
I can honestly say that I love love love having two. For the past 5 weeks, I have fallen asleep every night thanking GOD over and over for blessing me so abundantly with these little loves.
p.s. Can I just say that I love love love my new camera, too?
5 comments:
That is really encouraging for me, Rachel!! I am scared to death to have 2 under 2!! Glad to hear you love it :)
I am with you 100% that God provides two little loves to give you perspective when one is acting up. I have always said that they are never BOTH exasperating at the same time--one always goes through a phase while the other is amazing. Praise God for that! I can recall a week or two when our oldest turned three where I was absolutely ready to lose my mind. Thank goodness at that time for a sweet, snuggly infant to cherish! So glad you are finding pockets of joy in all things... xoxo
Rachel, LOVE the new look to your web site. Outstanding and your pictures with the new camera are great...
I agree, the blog looks so good and that last black and white photo of Tanner has officially SOLD me! We must get a new camera. I. LOVE. IT!!!
Hi Rachel,
Great new blog look! I was at the park today (I should've called you!) and a dad was there with his 8 month old saying that he didn't know how a person could handle more than one kid. As I was thinking about it, all kids (one or more) are work. But I don't think having 6 is that much harder than having one! For one thing, they play with each other, and that gives me a break or some one-on-one time with the little one!
--Gena
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