Noni rocks
Veronika will be two in less than a month, which is just unbelievable, but also really cool. I feel like I'm enjoying her now more than ever. Several months ago things were pretty rough. I was going crazy with all the whining and complaining. Then sometime after 18 months things got better. She started to speak more and more and here we are now having mini-conversations about food or sleep or Maisy. I am so excited about getting to know her this way. It's amazing to be able to watch her put things together in her head and express herself and communicate things. After my weekend away a few weeks ago I had to be with Veronika by myself for several days and I dreaded it. (I'm not going to explain it, if this statement startles you, have a baby and wait until they're a toddler, then think again.) It went much better than I thought though. Another advantage of a toddler vs. a baby is that they can participate in things, so you can take them places and they will appreciate it. We went to our swimming class and had donuts afterwards. (Veronika LOVES donuts. She will eat one and a half in a sitting). The only mistake was that I announced it too early and so all the way to the donut place she was saying "Mama? Donuts? Mama? Donuts? Mama? Donuts?" I do love the talking, but please, take a breath! Then we went to the park and to the library and to the dog park. We had ice cream together...
I know babies are cute and all, but toddlers are just so cool. Toddlers give hugs and kisses, they make up songs and will munch donuts with you. They will also make your life really hard if you don't fulfill their - now verbally (although still unclearly) stated - requests. I am sort of nervous about the Terrible Twos (or threes) but then there is so much more payoff with the times that are happy and tantrum-free. I'm beginning to see why people start having a second child around this time... you just want more of this sweet toddler stuff and enough time has passed that you forgot they weren't exactly born this way.
I'm having a good time. Given that my motherhood archives seem to be more on the depressing side, I figured it was time to remind myself that right now is a really good phase, and also, I'm really good mother. Had to sneak that in. Sorry.
Posted at 02:56 PM on July 07, 2005
Of COURSE you are a good mommy!! Only complaining can be such a nice vent for all the mommy stress that does tend to accumulate, so maybe that's why we do it ;)
I totally agree with toddlers being more fun than babies! Been thinking the same all the time. I am quite relieved to discover that our baby can actually smile and coo, and now that he's recognizing me as well things are getting quite cool. Can't wait until he talks.
(I also think the terrible threes are worse than the terrible twos. At least in our experience...)
I'm looking forward to that phase. I can't wait umtil Abigail and I can color, enjoy the park, and of course, have donuts.