*I started this blog post in the early afternoon and am just publishing it now, at 9:30. I should say that at this point, I miss Carter like mad and can't wait to pick him up tomorrow morning!*
I am in such a good mood today. Grayson still didn't sleep all that well, but it wasn't quite as bad as the night before. I also got to sleep in since Carter spent the night at my parents' with Nikin (his new title for Nicole, which we think is a combination of 'Nicole', 'Nin', and 'Nikki'), so I feel pretty well rested and lively today.
I know as moms, we're not supposed to say that we enjoy our time when our kids are away, but I totally do. I don't have any free time when I have both boys at home and it's just me. I'm not complaining - I obviously chose to have two kids, knowing it would be busy and sometimes stressful, but, like so many other moms, it's just the reality of my life. When Carter stays with Nicole or at my parents, I get more sleep and have more time to myself during the day to cuddle Grayson, guilt-free, to get housework done, guilt-free, and to spend time doing something I enjoy doing, like writing my blog post for the day, or watching a tv show, etc. - all guilt free.
Yesterday, I asked Carter if he wanted to sleep at home or at Nan and Pe's house with Nin and he said Nin. I was a little surprised and asked him twice more throughout the evening, but his answer remained the same and he was pretty darned happy to pack his overnight bag. I love that he's getting to an age where he will verbalize that he wants to do one thing over another. Normally, when we give him the option, he wants to come home or he wants us all to stay over somewhere together. He's growing up so much and it's freaking me out a little.
1. I've been thinking a lot about Carter lately. It feels like he's changed and grown up a ton in the last couple of months. Going into gymnastics on his own confidently, and now telling me he wants to stay with Nikin, instead of at home. I feel like he's starting to become more independent and he's really developing, on his own terms, relationships outside of the relationship he has with me and with his dad. It's so interesting to watch him make this transition from clingy toddler, to confident kid. This is going to sound dumb, maybe, but I really feel like his willingness to venture out is a reflection on how secure he is at home. He knows he's loved. He knows we're proud. He knows we will always come get him and we'll always be here when he gets home and because he knows those things, he can move out into the world a little more, even if he still looks back to make sure we're still watching and cheering him on from the bleachers. It just makes me feel proud of who he is becoming and (I hope) our role as parents in helping him to get to that confident place.
2. Grayson's baby swing. I'm thankful for Grayson's baby swing. I doubt I need to explain that.
3. Spending time reading in the bath tonight before having a bath with Grayson.
Life is good.
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