Oh, motherhood. Kids may be expensive but we sure do get our money’s worth in emotion, entertainment, and plot twists. For example, a few weeks ago, Bryson decided to go on a milk strike. Yup, you read that right. Every time I’d offer to nurse him, he’d turn up his nose. It usually ended in tears for both of us, and with me feeding him more “big people food.” After a couple days of bottles and lots of pleading, he had pity on me and continued his quick distracted-by-everything nursing sessions, that I’ve come to accept as standard. You have to understand that Bryson thinks he’s an adult. He started getting teeth at 2 months and was crawling before 6 months. It sounds like a lot of fun but it can translate to bite marks where you’d least want them, torn up Ensigns and unraveled toilet paper. You cannot slow this kid down. He follows me around the house while I clean. He insists on seeing what I’m cooking (try handling raw meat & a hot stove with one hand, while restraining a curious child in the other). He comes in to splash on the side of the tub while I’m bathing. I even have to set him in the sink while I do my makeup to keep him from crying at my feet. He does not want to miss out on anything. Speaking of bathrooms, yesterday Bryson peed on the toilet for the first time. Not in it, on it. I had changed his diaper and decided it was a good time for a bath. I brought him with me to the bathroom and set him on his feet, holding onto the closed toilet while I filled his bath. Feeling a wet splash at my feet, I looked down to see a steady stream aimed right at the base of the toilet. I think he’s starting to get the idea. We’ll work on it. I guess what I’ve discovered is that as much as we’re learning how to survive raising this rambunctious little man, he survives us, as we learn how to play again, to give undivided attention, and remember to keep diapers in the diaper bag for when we leave the house. Oh, we’ve still got a long way to go.
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Chalise
2/10/2017 11:27:33 am
This is so real and true! I also have super active, super fast learning, super curious kids and it definitely makes life interesting! Loved this! <3
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2/10/2017 11:45:58 am
Love it! They keep us on our toes! Glad you enjoyed the post.
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Megan
2/10/2017 12:59:21 pm
What a personality!
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2/10/2017 03:43:20 pm
It'll be fun to see how it develops in the coming months and years. I just can't believe how early they develop their little personalities!
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Hiliary Stewart
2/10/2017 04:28:30 pm
These are so beautiful!!!
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2/10/2017 06:48:33 pm
Thanks Hiliary! It's an adventure trying to take good photos in our 600 ft. cinderblock apartment!
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Lynae
2/10/2017 04:33:47 pm
You are such an amazing mommy! And he's such a cute little big! This was so fun to read! It makes me a little nervous for my months ahead, but also excited once I can learn to slow down and give my full attention and all the things having an infant requires.
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2/10/2017 06:50:38 pm
Lynae, you are the sweetest! You always inspire me with your patience and kindness in parenting! I learn so much from you!
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2/10/2017 09:27:53 pm
The way you described your life is so funny and so true! It's beautiful, exhausting, and wonderful!
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