My, this is a strange luxury, typing with two hands. Ever since Avelyn was born I have been mastering the art of one-handed blogging and internet surfing while holding her in the other. Right now she’s down for a morning nap and I am keeping an eye on her via the video monitor (the greatest invention evah).
Thus far my baby girl has been a dream. She is easy to soothe, she sleeps for a five hour stretch each night, she wakes up happy and alert, and she even likes her nightly baths. There is no sweeter smell than that of her downy hair after it’s been rinsed with a gentle baby shampoo. After her bath every evening I spend about three hours just sniffing her little head. It’s great.
I find myself almost waiting for things to get harder. Every night I go to bed thinking, "Maybe tonight is the night when she’ll start being a terror and she’ll scream for hours on end." I know, positive thinking is not always my strong point. It seems to good to be true that I would be blessed with a happy baby, one who lets her momma have a little nap each day and who contentedly sits in her bouncy chair on the bathroom counter while momma has a shower.
Apparently I was a very hard baby. And my own mother had no qualms placing a curse on me, wishing a difficult child upon me so she could vicariously seek her revenge. Days before Avelyn was born my mom relinquished the curse but we all wondered if it was too late. Luckily all seems to be going well. I keep wondering if she’s going to become colicky, or if she’s a good infant will she be a terrible toddler.
I just need to savour each peaceful moment and be thankful for Avelyn’s sweet nature today.
I am not deserving of such joy but I will take it and hold onto it with all that I am.
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I was blessed with a nice calm baby too. Kynan was a joy most of the time, until we introduced him to the car. He screamed for six months in the back seat until we switched his car seat so it was front facing. Now he is a little boy- through and through. Challenging his mommy every chance he gets and laughing when he gets his way. Kicking, screaming, running faster than ever, generally being a pain in the butt. However, I love every minute of it. Hopefully I will see you tonight.
Don’t worry. You’ll get your share. :-)
great to hear she is doing so well.
chris & susy had a boy. 8lbs 7oz. Seth Lee Fordham. He is a cutie too!
Enjoy every second of this peace! :)
She is a sweet little angel and excatly what you deserve
I am sooo happy for you!Yes,you were a terror,but look how well you have turned out!Love you lots!
hmmm…i think if i were you i would start knocking on wood pretty darn fast.
:P
Ben was a sweet boy from the minute he was born, and still is.
Beware of your 2nd! ;)
I am so glad Avelyn is breaking you into motherhood gently. If babies are going to get fussy it usually starts to show around 3-4wks. Enjoy every sweet moment with her. Before you know it she will be 2 and I don’t know that I have ever heard of an “always pleasant and easy” toddler.
Why am I not surprised that you gave your mom a little grief?
Teasing! I’m sure we ALL drove our parents crazy :)
She’s beautiful, and will even be cute when the day comes she throws a tantrum :)
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