tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17474621.post2792468553854969463..comments2016-03-07T18:32:30.214-06:00Comments on Adventures of Mama G: A Season of Change...Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624507631081801313noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17474621.post-60389778857506653742008-11-26T15:01:00.000-06:002008-11-26T15:01:00.000-06:00Well, if it means anything to you at all, Noah LOV...Well, if it means anything to you at all, Noah LOVES being a big brother. He is constantly wanting to kiss and hug on Gabriel. In fact, Gabriel gets sick of it rather quickly, even though Noah is gentle. Noah wants Gabriel included in everything we do even if he's crying. So at night we have story time with Gabriel regardless of the noise. On some occasions at nap time when Gabriel is crying I'll lay him in his room and let him cry for the few minutes it takes to read a story. Frequently, he'll fall asleep during that time, so it's a bonus. Also, something to keep in mind... newborns really do sleep a LOT (even the ones who cry a lot, and mine does). I know it may not seem this way, but you really do get a LITTLE bit of ramp of time before your older one loses all the attention (from you at least) The only pitfall is that you are usually tired. More than having to worry about sharing my time, I have to worry about logistics in public. For example, we're potty training which means we spend a lot of time in the bathroom. Last week at the grocery store with a cart full of groceries I had to send Noah into the bathroom while I stood at the door. That way I could keep an eye on both of them at the same time. Sometimes it's not very convenient to get Gabriel and all of the stuff that goes with him (like a diaper bag, stroller, etc...) into the bathroom quickly. But you learn to work around that stuff. So... the point is, don't worry. It all works out. Just do it. I was worried about how Noah was going to handle all this too, and I worried for nothing.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920384155076388851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17474621.post-81709331028679153342008-11-25T15:56:00.000-06:002008-11-25T15:56:00.000-06:00I hope it all works out for you with the new princ...I hope it all works out for you with the new principal! I'm in the same boat with a new baby on the way. I can't imagine Aden having to share me with anyone. But it helps to know that he's not losing any of my love, but gaining someone new to love for the rest of his life. The bonds I have with my siblings are strong, and I want Aden to have those same bonds. Someone to relate to as he grows older. Someone who is also going through school and growing pains and cliques and - yes, even dealing with the parents. Ha ha! So now I'm really excited about next summer when I get to meet my new little baby, and Aden gets to meet his friend and playmate for life! GOOD LUCK!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059460026948239473noreply@blogger.com