Feb. 21, 2013

I just figured out what to give Aidan for his b'day next year. It will bring laughter, maybe tears, it will provide many hours of entertainment, it will even keep him up late. I can't say the name of this present, not yet anyway. Not sure where we'll keep this new present, especially the trick of getting it home. But I am sure that Aidan will love this present. ?

I've been demoted, fired, thrown out....

I have realized that I am not the center of my toddler's life anymore. Sure, we still snuggle and get some special time but he no longer only wants mommy. Actually, he stills call out mommy sometimes but it is for Lucy not me. Lucy now bathes him, fixes his cup and can cure his ills. Jake dresses him and makes sure his shoes are on before we leave the house. I guess I am no longer needed, at least for those things. Don't worry, I am still a referee, chef, housekeeper, driver, teacher, etc... Some may say it is time to have another little one to hold and baby but maybe or maybe not. Maybe it's time to do more big kid stuff. Who knows. I do know that I am no longer 'it' for my toddler and I think I am okay with that. It is fun to watch them discover who they are. Now my toddler doesn't need me but I think I may retie the apron strings to my tween. Can I do that? Puberty! How did my parents survive?