I am completely in love with being a mom! I love waking up to my two boys, husband and dog. I love going to sleep when the house is quiet and the day has ended and knowing that all my favorite people are under one roof- together as one family. It's simply the best.
Since Spencer joined the family, we have adjusted pretty well. Colin has done GREAT! I could not ask for a better reaction from him-- remember he is only 15 months old! He LOVES Spencer. He always wants to 'be sweet' to him- putting his head in Spencer's lap or leaning his head towards Spencer's. He wants to rock him in his bassinet and he wants to hold his hand when I'm holding Spencer. It melts my heart.
Spencer's arrival home and Colin was so excited to see his brother!
And this is the typical, daily behavior between Colin and Spencer. I'm certain they will best buddies!
Colin did seem a little on edge the week that Spencer came home. In general he was a bit more needy- wanted to be held while standing and needed more interaction from Ryan and I. When Colin got home from school, he needed structured playtime which required Ryan and I to have something planned. Colin's time between coming home and bedtime is so small-- Colin's new bedtime, dictated by him is 6:45pm-- so a little playtime, dinner, shower and jammies and then he is off to bed. To avoid a meltdown, we made an effort to play specific things with Colin, not as much open or unorganized playtime. It just seems to work better. So we color, play puzzles, read books, dance (this is a new favorite) together and we avoid the meltdown.
Now in our second week with Spencer, Colin is doing better. He can have a little more flexibility to his evening but still prefers we all play together. It gives me a chance to look at my little family, and I'm in awe that this is the blessing I have been given. Two handsome, healthy boys. One incredible husband. And one obnoxious, yet adorable dog. How did I get so lucky?!
