This is such a busy time of the school year with activities wrapping up, spring programs, field days, and recitals. With the added transition of a new baby and an increasingly large belly to lug around, it is no surprise that I have been in bed right after the kids have been tucked in this week. The days have truly been flying by.
I was hoping to blog more consistently, but I just haven’t had time. I wanted to get my thoughts down tonight though before I get some sleep.
Hannah – is another little mother for Julia and has been very kind to Ellie, making sure to play with her. Hannah’s natural compassion towards others has been very apparent over the last few weeks. It is one of my favorite things about her.
Ellie – has been maturing by leaps and bounds recently and seems to be doing just fine as the “middle child”. She is independent enough to handle this role, and at 4 1/2 is verbal enough to express her needs. She is falling in love with Julia more and more and told me the other night that “I love Julia more than you do, Mama.” She is starting to care about “making friends” which has never been on her radar which makes it apparent that her horizons are broadening.
Julia – Has two bottom teeth, is only waking up once a night for a bottle, is sleeping well, and is literally happy all the time. This morning, I was alone in the house with her and when I returned to the living room where she was playing, I couldn’t find her. I took a deep breath and finally saw her little foot sticking out from under the leather armchair where she had rolled and scooted herself. She was happily playing with the latch on Ryan’s guitar case. I guess she is closing in quickly on being able to scoot and crawl. We’ll really have to be on our toes!
Today, after I picked up Hannah from her Friday classes, all the girls were giggling in the car together. They were all belly-laughing so hard, I thought someone was going to hyperventilate. I’m not sure which thought came to mind first; the need for tylenol if they were going to keep it up very long, or how sweet the sound of children’s laughter is to a parent.
Sounds like you have been busy! But, it is all good, right? So happy to hear of the positive progress with each of the girls – it is heart warming. Exciting to hear that Julia has her first teeth and is getting into moving on that floor! Yeah! Hang in there and rest every chance you can….
I would so LOVE to see you lugging that belly around! I am so excited for you . . . thankful that you are experiencing all these wonderful and exhausting things. I do believe that our children’s laughter gives us the energy to keep going when we are about out! I am so excited to meet Miss Julia! Tell all three of the girls that Auntie loves them and hugs and kisses too!