Sleepness nights, dirty diapers…….the Best Days of our Lives

Ah the smell of a newborn baby………those sweet sounds that they make…..the myriad of expressions that cross their faces as they sleep.  Our oldest daughter is only 22 months old, yet we’ve forgotten so much about having a newborn.

#2 is only 16 days old, yet she is already showing us a glimpse of who she is going to be.  She sleeps well and has earned the nickname of “The Grumbler”.  She cries occasionally, but more often than not, she simply grumbles and fusses until we meet her needs.  How lucky we are to have a baby that is relatively easy going!

 #1 has fallen in love with her little sister.  She calls her “Sissy” or “Bebe” and loves to come up and give her kisses.  She also loves to tickle her…..saying “ticky ticky” while she laughs hysterically.

With all of the positives and blessings that have come with both of our girls, there is still so much stress right now.  Going from 1 child to 2 is a huge change!  Hubbie and I haven’t figured it all out yet – we figured there are 2 of us – 1 for each kiddo.  However, when they both start crying or needing attention it feels as if there is no way for us to keep up with them. 

Today was the first day that the “Baby Blues” hit me.  Mostly because hubby goes back to work tomorrow.  The idyllic period of downtime for Paternity / Maternity Leave is over.  His cell phone has to be turned back on….he’ll get hit with some late nights, early mornings and a lot less time with the family.  The only way for us to ever get the same quality time together as a family again is to have another baby in the future….