These past few days, I've begun to ponder life as a mom of two toddlers. In the past it seemed highly overwhelming, stressful, frustrating, and difficult. Thrown in there were moments of fun, but overall it was difficult.
In the past week, as Joel has turned three... it's begun to be more fun than work. I'm noticing this fun persona in my little boy that is making life just a little more enjoyable. He's funny--but he doesn't really know it. He's learning what rules are and expects everyone to follow them. He'll refuse to allow you to cross the street if there is a car, three lights away from the corner you're standing on. He'll push you back from the grassy area past the sidewalk (because he's not allowed on that area). He knows not to touch the stove, and play in the sink (if he's supervised--when he can, he does attempt to get away with those tasks). And, his speech is comical as well. Trying to teach him to appropriately say certain things, and listening to his newfound approach is something that almost always leaves me in stitches. (think Nemo as Knee Leg Smoe).
And Kaeden, oh Kaeden. He's stuck in that "I want more independence" and it's driving me a bit crazy. However, I will say that he has become my biggest little partner in crime. He's such a sweetie... when Joel isn't around, he's a snuggle-butt and is so very concerned about how everyone around him feels. He'll walk up and say "hug mommy, I love you!" or "Mommy you okay?". If he hurts you accidentally for whatever reason, immediately it's "I sorry, you okay? Hugs, you okay?" It's such a sweet thing to see--wondering if this too will carry on, into his adult life. There are so many characteristics this little boy has that I had as a child. Putting others first is another of those qualities. So, as time goes on, we'll see.
So, lately, in short, parenting these two crazy balls of energy--it's been fun. And, I'm happy to be able to say that.
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