I was one who never wanted children. I'm very selfish and couldn't see myself caring for another human being. But then came Derek... and oh how I fell in love. But I was never the mom who says they don't want their child to grow up. I certainly do! I would fast forward each child to the age of 3 if I could. Seriously. I think I'm the only mom I know that wants their babies to grow up.
Derek is so independent now. Yes, he does talk back and have a few melt downs on occasion. But he can feed himself, go to the bathroom on his own, tell me what he needs and wants. He cuddles and tells me he loves me. He's funny. I love toddlers.
Babies: They cry... you don't know what they need. Feeding them bottles, changing diapers, changing their clothes multiple times, taking the time to feed them baby food. I don't like any of it. Maybe it's just because I have 2. I don't remember hating it so much with Derek. But I never said the words, "I don't want him to grow up", like a lot of mothers do.
Jillian is SO messy! She hates eating. James is a lot easier.
Jill always has to grab the spoon from me
And she ends up looking like this:
The food is in her hair, all over the high chair, EVERYWHERE!
James gets a little messy, but nothing like Jillie. And he's ALWAYS happy, ALWAYS.
They are always getting themselves in to places they can't get out of
They are pulling themselves up on the couch and anything that they can. Which may be cute and all, but they are too scared to get down on their own and usually end up falling backward. I HATE this stage. Just walk already.
About to fall over, asking me to please help her
Update on the twins stats:
7 1/2 months old now
James is 21 pounds 8 ounces, and 29 inches long
Jillian is 19 pounds even and 29 inches long.
The doctor says they are big babies, especially for twins. He also said that he doesn't believe James is cross-eyed. He mentioned that James has a little extra tissue in his nose area that may give us the illusion of his eyes being crossed. But as he grows he should grow into his face more. If that came from any other doctor I may question it, but I trust Dr. Deterville. He's been around the block... he found my brain tumor after 4 other doctors said I was fine. I trust him.
So that's it... I can't wait until these little babies are walking. At least that will help make it easier to take them places. Or even to take Derek to preschool. I can't do it right now. Taking both of them out and then having to get the stroller out, just to drop Derek off and pick him up. That's not what I want to do 4 times a week. But when they can walk, we can all just walk in there and drop him off. So Derek has to wait until about January for school.
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HERE HERE!!!! Why does no one else feel like this? I certainly do. I hate when people tell me I'll miss it. I truly don't think I will. I cannot WAIT until they're all old enough for school. I love when they learn to walk...one step closer to independence. Babies are SO needy. UGH! I've said before that I'd be willing to birth a 30 pound baby if they came out walking and talking. I ABSOLUTELY do not get sentimental about them growing up.
None of this means that I don't love my kids or regret having them...I just look forward to them growing up. I think I'll be a better mom to teenagers...or atleast older kids.
I don't do needy very well.
Well, you are probably right Kelly, a lot of moms can't wait for their babies to get to that next stage. Me, I sit here today, feeling like I would give just about anything to have them little again. Call me crazy. But having Drew move out REALLY made me sad. I have been on the verge of tears ALL day.
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Kelly, you crack me up. I can agree with you on the feeding the baby thing. I HATE, I repeat, HATE feeding babies. I've completely given up on the bib, it's useless. My mother in law comes in town and asks where I keep them and I say, "What's a bib?" That's what oxi clean is for. hahaha.
I'm waiting for Madison to start walking, she's so close if she could just FOCUS! I can't imagine doing it with two though, you are amazing. I'm hoping one day I'll see what that's like but then again, I'm a little crazy! Great post!
You crack me up too. I hear ya, but at the same time, I do get sentimental at times about the girls growing up. Although I have tons of days right now where I do think how I can NOT WAIT until Claire is walking too. The pre walking stage, post tiny newborn stage is tough. Not that the other stages arent. They all are. But crawling is messy and dirty, and they are heavy, and needy, and your back hurts, and all that good stuff.
Hang in there! They'll be one before you know it.
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