Mitchell is 25 months old today! He certainly is starting to have his "2" moments - temper tantrums and the like, but for the most part, he's a very happy, ACTIVE little boy :) He talks constantly and continues to amaze us with the things he says, remembers and comprehends.
We try not to let him watch too much TV, but do allow him to watch his favorite two shows now and then - "Dora the Explorer" and "Go, Diego, Go!". He LOVES them and will barely move his eyes from the screen when they are on.
We call this his "Dora stare".
He is also very into singing these days. Here is a little video of him singing his ABC's...I especially like the last line where he substitutes the "next time won't you sing with me" with "HIJKLMNOP" - I never realized it was the same tune :)
Mitchell continues to enjoy and thrive at school. He loves his teacher and his classmates. He is especially fond of one other little boy named Brady. Brady is 2 weeks younger than Mitchell and they are the best of friends :) We plan to keep him in school through February to allow me time to get accustomed to the new baby and then I'll keep him home with me in March and April. I plan to return to work at the beginning of May. Jacob will take his 2 months of paternity leave during May and June. We'll start both boys back in school/daycare after the 4th of July holiday (for which we plan to go to Maine again!) Mitchell will be 2 1/2 by then, so he'll be officially starting preschool - wow how times flies!
I went through this phase a month or two ago where I was for some odd reason saddened thinking about Mitchell having to share us with his little brother...but that quickly faded. Some say the best gift you can give a child is a sibling, and I certainly agree. I LOVED growing up with my sisters and can't wait for Mitchell and the new little guy to have the same bonding experience. I know my parents get much joy out of the fact that we continue to stay close friends. I don't have any memories of my life before my younger sister, Kelli entered the world...and I wouldn't wish it any other way. I know Mitchell will say the same thing some day.
All of that being said, I can't pretend that I haven't tucked Mitchell into bed each night this past week wondering if this is the last night that he'll be my one and only little boy. Luckily, between Grandpa Michel (my Dad) and Grandma Bays (my Mom), who will be watching Mitchell while we're in the hospital, Mitchell will be as spoiled as ever :)
I went through this phase a month or two ago where I was for some odd reason saddened thinking about Mitchell having to share us with his little brother...but that quickly faded. Some say the best gift you can give a child is a sibling, and I certainly agree. I LOVED growing up with my sisters and can't wait for Mitchell and the new little guy to have the same bonding experience. I know my parents get much joy out of the fact that we continue to stay close friends. I don't have any memories of my life before my younger sister, Kelli entered the world...and I wouldn't wish it any other way. I know Mitchell will say the same thing some day.
All of that being said, I can't pretend that I haven't tucked Mitchell into bed each night this past week wondering if this is the last night that he'll be my one and only little boy. Luckily, between Grandpa Michel (my Dad) and Grandma Bays (my Mom), who will be watching Mitchell while we're in the hospital, Mitchell will be as spoiled as ever :)
Mitchell - Happy 25 months! This next month is going to be a big month for all of us! You are going to be such a great big brother! We couldn't pick a better role model for your little bro. The love and joy you have brought to our lives inspired us to want to have another child. I think that is why we were so excited to learn that we were having not only another child, but another boy! We realize he won't be a carbon copy of you, for you are unique and special, but we're hoping he'll pick up some of your most endearing traits. Please be easy on the little guy because he's got some big shoes to fill!
Love - Mommy & Daddy
Love - Mommy & Daddy
2 comments:
I think of you every day at least a dozen times wondering if you're in labor at that very moment! I wish you all the best the second time around :)
If it makes you feel any better-I had the exact same feelings/sadness about losing "my only child" status (for lack of a better word). While certainly a new baby/additional child is wonderful and exciting-there is something hard about the thoughts (and actuality) of splitting time between kids and thinking of some of the feelings the older sibling may have with a new baby in the house.
A sibling IS such a blessing...one that Mitchell will come to thank you over and over again for.
Best wishes on your adjustment to come...and don't forget in the wee hours or the rough days-it WILL get easier and you WILL love being a mother of two :) The bond that begins so young between your own children is incredible to watch.
Can't wait for the big news!
P.S.-We seriously HAVE to get together on your mat leave for goodness sake (when you're ready). I think P and Mitchell would LOVE playing with eachother!
Oh, I was really hoping today would be the day! :-) I know, horrible that I can't wait, huh?! I can only imagine what you're feeling!! Well, we're going on vacation tomorrow, so I guess now you'll have to wait until next week when we get back so I don't miss anything! Ha ha!
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