After my crazy pregnancy, painful birth and crying newborn, I was convinced that I would not have anymore children. Then surprisingly 8 months later I found out I was pregnant. Initially, I was shocked but quickly grew to love the idea. I was nervous about the kids being 18 months apart, and how I would love another child as much as I love Marlee. It was very difficult in the beginning but like most things it took time to adjust and establish a new routine.
Cooper is such a joyous addition to our family. He giggles all the time, runs to get everywhere, and adores his family. He is more of a cuddle bug than Marlee ever was at this age. He loves his paci (still) and he won't go anywhere without his blanket.
He and Marlee adore each other beyond anything I could have imagined. They love to play together, whether it is cars and trucks, or kitchen and horses. Now granted, they do fight over the same toys or Marlee will do something to make him cry, but for the most part they play well together. She's always calling his name to include him in whatever she's playing. I credit their close relationship for Cooper's excellent vocabulary.
So, I am thankful that God saw fit for Cooper to enter our lives when he did. I'm thankful that Marlee and Cooper will grow up together. And I'm thankful that I'm their Mom. I couldn't imagine a better family than mine.
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Oh I love it! That is so sweet. I love watching all my kids play together and teach each other. It brings me so much joy. At this current time, however, Chase is learning the ins and outs of temper tantrums adn getting his way by screaming (a lot) and throwing huge fits. I am hoping this stage will pass soon...and that he will learn more words. He says things that only I can understand but not very many concrete words...but he does a lot of pointing and whining and the others will say it for him so I'm trying hard to make them make him try to say the words.
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