On this last day of September, I thought it would be fun to share photos of LB that were taken this time last year. A nice way to round out my September walk down memory lane. We had been home with LB for a little over a month. I remember feeling like D and I were getting much better at anticipating LB's needs. He was less anxious during bottle times and was putting himself to sleep fairly quickly. The weather was still nice and those daily walks were really therapeutic. LB was probably only about 14 pounds in these photos. So tiny!
I have to admit that I look at his baby photos with a sense of longing. I miss that little peanut. Of course, that stage had it's own set of challenges and I was smack dab in the middle of adjusting to motherhood. But this toddler stage is kicking my behind. I know this is an awkward age because they have opinions but don't have the language to fully communicate them. Some days are easier than others but I find myself wishing for him to get a little older so that we can converse more. You would think as I longingly look at these baby photos of him that I would stop such unproductive thinking. I was sitting next to a mom at the library the other day and she asked me LB's age. I told her 20 months and she said her son was 21 months and she was going crazy. I wanted to hug and kiss her! Yes, I am going a little crazy too!
I read something yesterday that was a good reminder and echoed a lot of what my mom tells me when I call her after a rough day. It's not just good advice for parents but applies to all stages of life, good and bad.
"If I had to identify one thing I'd like to say to younger parents right now, this would be it: Knowing that nothing lasts forever doesn't have to be sad and depressing. Knowing that nothing lasts forever is a source of great joy. When parenting gets rough, remind yourself that this too shall pass. When parenting is joyful, remind yourself that this too shall pass."
Yes, this too shall pass.
Hope you have a wonderful last day of September!
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it's kicking my behind, too. and I often find myself staring at old photos of this time last year :-) so many people tell me this is a very difficult stage. i believe them.
ReplyDeletelove the quote! so true!
I feel like we are in the same boat with Mez communication wise-it is rough! Let's get together sometime in the next week or two!
ReplyDeleteOh, I have a really hard time looking at Henry's baby pictures because I miss him so much at that age. The worst part is that when he came home, I never thought he looked much like a baby (because he was giganto and had masses of hair), so I wish I could go back in time and tell myself to enjoy Baby Henry while he lasts. But the good news is that I really have enjoyed every stage since then. Sure, some are more challenging than others, but it's a fun ride. ;)
ReplyDeletei love that--i need to remind myself of that everyday these days :)
ReplyDeletePrecious, precious boy. You are in a hard stage (and have reminded me that Ruthie will be in this stage when she comes home - Ahhhhh!) but you're right. It will pass. And there will probably be some things that you miss from this stage, once you get past it.
ReplyDeleteAhh, thanks for the encouraging post. Love - another mama just trying to hang in there some days!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder that I'm not the only one struggling to make it through some days and that this will pass (hopefully sooner than later!). It's crazy just how much our kids have grown and matured in just a year. Ezra is such a handsome little man :)
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