With only 6 more days to go, we are definitely playing the waiting game. I am noticing any little change in my body that might be a symptom of labor. I think Andy is also getting a bit antsy and a couple of times has asked, "are we going to the hospital tonight".
I've been enjoying my maternity leave time by spending the days with Brady. We take regular outings to both the dog park and the "Brady" park. He has gotten really good at maneuvering through the playground and will go down the big slide all by himself.
I love how as parents we feel that every success for our child is a success that we ourselves accomplished. On Monday I took Brady in to catch up on the vaccines he should have received at his 18 month appointment (but couldn't because as usual he was sick). After check in, he played with the train table. Some of the trains had fallen on the floor. When the nurse came to get us, I asked Brady to pick up the trains and put them on the table. He immediately did exactly as I asked. Then I said, "It's our turn to go in". He took my hand and followed without even a look back at the trains. I was so proud and beaming. Inside I was thinking- I am such a great parent! Look at how well behaved my child is. Naturally there was no one else around to see my angel. It makes me laugh just thinking about it. I know that no matter how hard I try as a parent, things won't always play out the way they did at the doctor's that day. But somehow it still doesn't stop me from feeling proud.
Sometimes it really is the little things in life that bring you joy!
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