2 under TWO!

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Emerald and I on the steps of the Biltmore in Asheville 11.11.10

The day is fast approaching that we will be adding another lovie to our family. I have to say I am still in a bit of denial that there will be a little one here so soon! It has just been such a different experience then my pregnancy with Emerald. I think with your first, you have all this time and energy to put into preparing for their arrival. You get the nursery ready and gather all the necessary baby items (and a few unnecessary ones as well) and then just wait for the little one to "show up." This baby on the other hand has been more difficult to prepare for as we do not know what we are having and do not have a "space" specifically for the baby. So there are less visual cues that there will soon be another little one joining us. I am hoping for the "nesting urge" to strike soon to get me into gear and to feel more emotionally and physically ready for our bundle's arrival.

Something that I have thought about though is the intimidation of taking two children under the age of two out of the house on my own. Emerald and I are always on the go. There is hardly a day that passes that we are not out and about, whether it be music class, or swimming, the library, grocery shopping or a playdate we are always on the move. It's good for my mental health to get out often and Emerald loves it too. She is a very social child that adores being around other kids and I think it is very good for her development. I'm a bit scared to go out with two very little ones though. I know everyone says you get "in a groove" and I am planning on using our various carriers for the baby. I guess it will all depend on this baby's temperament how easy or difficult it will be to get "out and about." I'm sure it is all a learning experience. I know I can't complain much because there are families out there with a plethora of children and they find a way to get them all out of the house!

I AM cherishing these last moments I have with just Emerald though. Life is about to change a lot for all of us and I know she has no idea what is coming. I know she will be a great big sister and I can't wait to see how she reacts to her new friend. :)

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I love just having Emerald and I'm glad we got to go to Biltmore with her. I'm sure when she's older she love to look back on these days when it was just her, but I'm excited to meet the new baby and I'm sure she's going to just love her little baby sibling.

November 12, 2010 at 1:26 PM  
Jenn Sorbe Photography said...

You know, there is no denying that it is more difficult with two...but really I think its more because of the wear and tear on your body pulling and lifting kids/babies in & out of their car seats, etc. Especially if you have multiple stops... It will be nice to not have snow to deal with at least and if you have a longer stop somewhere and you're wearing baby, its true...you will get into your groove. Not only that...but its good for our older ones to get that opportunity to share mom with another sibling. Hard on mom at first, but a GREAT learning experience for them.

My advice - be sure to have alone time with both of them separately at least once a week.

XOXO Can't WAIT to see photos when baby is born!

November 17, 2010 at 6:44 AM  

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