Month 5
Adelaide:
-smiles so much and almost never cries;
-is 15.5 pounds (80%) and 26.5 inches tall
(95%);
-still wakes 4-5 times, sometimes more,
but takes 3 predictable naps during the day;
-is getting closer to sitting up;
-chews on everything, especially her
fingers—I think a tooth will emerge any day;
-is in love with her sister and only
laughs for her;
-is now rolling over.
Genevieve:
-is obsessed with finding willow trees and
is so excited to play in them;
-is becoming a pro at time-out, or what we
calling 'resetting';
-enjoys standing on the table to she can
belt out songs (mainly "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star");
-loves playing with my stethoscope (she
calls it a periscope) and giving Adelaide check-ups;
-still refuses most foods;
-has been asking for 'mama's milk' and
pretends to nurse her baby doll.
This has been a crazy hard and wonderful
month!
Michael was out of town for a week and, of
course, that was the week I had a 20-hour doula birth, my parents and
parents-in-law were out of town, and my AC broke, flooding the basement floor.
I came out of that week feeling incredibly empowered as a mother and trust
myself to take care of our home and family. Although I would have certainly
preferred for Michael to be there!
We also celebrated our 6-year wedding
anniversary (10 years of being together), Father's Day, and lots of creek
stomping, hiking, and family cuddles.
Because this post encompasses our
Anniversary and Father's Day I get to love gush about Michael. My husband
brings so much joy to the sometimes not so joyful season of parenting little
ones. Choosing to be his partner in life was by far the best decision I will
ever make. He changes every diaper when he is home and handles bath and bedtime
and he makes me breakfast in the morning and cooks all of our dinners. He
bounces, rocks, and burps Adelaide late into the night and kisses, tickles, and
plays with Genevieve from the moment he walks in the door after work. He is
fully present with our children, and I am so grateful for that. He does all of
this so I can pursue my dreams with my doula agency and it allows me to work in
the evenings. And he also challenges me to love deeper, think more critically,
and to live in the present. I love who we've become because of each other. I
know our next decade together will be even more spectacular.
The biggest highlight from this last month
was our family getaway. I was in much need of some TLC and I knew Michael felt
the same way. I decided to surprise him with a trip to the mountains for
Father's Day weekend. I searched on Airbnb for a cabin in the woods within 5
hours of Nashville. "Callingwaters Cabin" in Murphy, North Carolina
was the perfect spot! It was cozy and well furnished. The rooms had big windows
so it felt like a tree house and there was a creek rushing by the cabin leading
to a 40-foot waterfall just yards away. But what we loved the most was that it
had no wifi, cable, or cell service. I was forced to only use my phone as a
camera. There was no checking emails or social media. It really was a
break!
I often set my expectations of a future
vacation really high and then when it actually comes time to go, I am stressed
and the kids are a nightmare. Sometimes it doesn't feel worth it. But I can say
that this trip was one of the first (and our first as a family of 4) that
exceeded my expectations. The only items on the agenda were a 5-mile hike at
Turtletown Creek Falls and to relax. We did just that. I packed the perfect
amount of food, clothes, and 'things to do'. We ate, drank, and played cards
late into the night. And we played lots of music from our middle school and
high school days - Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Damien Rice, Death Cab, and
Postal Service - super nostalgic. In the mornings we would drink coffee on the
screened porch and during nap time we would read aloud. Genevieve loved creek
stomping and playing with the ferns that grew everywhere. Overall, it was
simply great. I can't wait to go back again.
My Dear Adelaide,
You're getting so
big! You are rolling all over the place and love to stand (assisted). You are
constantly moving all your arms and legs. It is so much fun to watch you watch
your sister. I can tell you are enamored by her. And you are so patient with her
as she treats you like her baby doll. Solid sleep is still not a thing for you
but I am glad you are still sleeping next to me so I get some rest at night,
although you do sleep like a starfish and somehow manage to take up half the
bed. This season is short, and in just a few months you will no longer be a
little baby. This time next year you will be toddler running around, so wake me
up and help remind me that you are so little for so little time. I love you
dearly.
Mama
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