Few things will propel you out of bed quicker than the sound of your son, who's wearing only a diaper and laying cuddled next to you, filling his diaper with a good sized morning poop. This is how I woke up yesterday and let me tell you the only time I have ever moved faster was when my water broke at 5am the day he was born! Wyatt on the other hand just smiled.
Over the last few days he has also been working hard at learning how to laugh. Usually it just comes out a little grunt, but every now and then it sounds more like a real laugh. I can't even describe how excited I am to hear him laugh and start to make more noises. I have loved every second of this tiny cuddle baby stage, but I am anxious to start interacting with him more. He has more personality every day and it makes me want to know who he is going to end up being!! I wonder what kinds of things he is going to like, will he obsessively learn about dinosaurs like Riley? Will he have a zillion cars like Max? Will he be turning everything he can get his hands on into a drum set like my brother did?
It's also been exciting to watch him discover himself...literally discover how his body works. He spent a couple weeks just staring at his right hand, but finally realized he has a left one too! And just the last few days has been working on opening and closing them and holding on to things on purpose and not just reflexively. He's also started to use his hands for things...like feeling his nose and rubbing his eyes when he gets tired. It's really amazing to watch the process of him discovering and learning! He's such a different kid than the one I brought home ten weeks ago.
There have been so many changes in him, but there have been tons of changes in me too. Like the fact that I no longer gag when I change a really nasty diaper. :) I don't even flinch when he spits up all over my arm. And when he pooped in my hand while we were taking pictures the other day I was remarkably calm. Just ask Jami. I just feel a lot more focused now. I always knew I wanted kids, but was almost surprised at how natural being a mom feels. I am rarely stressed out having to take care of him. In fact when other things start to stress me out I feel better when I focus my energy on him, even if it's just cleaning his room or reorganizing the clothes he can't wear yet. Even the icky parts aren't that bad. :)
2 comments:
Isn't it amazing? They are tiny little people that we just can't wait to get to know! I remember hearing you make those same noises and wondering what you would sound like when you talked. I just couldn't wait. Little did I realize that within a year, you would be talking, not just words, but paragraphs. And your voice, was so cute. It always seemed important to teach you real words as opposed to "baby talk," plus reading to you before you even knew what a book was added so much. I think those things helped you grow your vocabulary quickly. I also remember the icky stuff too. But somehow the "loose poop" through the diaper, even with the elastic legs, wasn't that gross. The projectile vomiting...not that was a stretch. Mom's sure do endure alot and I'm glad you can have a sense of humor about it. All Wyatt has to do is smile at you...and all the icky stuff goes by the wayside!
the pooping in your hand was priceless. I can honestly say that has never happened to me..... i still am laughing about that one!
by the way..for some reason it will not let me post a comment using my yahoo id i signed up with so all i am left with is to use anonymous....hum
-jami
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