Jude, Priscila and I are completing our first full week by ourselves except for Monday morning when my Mom was still here (pics to come from that visit). It has been a really good week even though I have not been getting much sleep. Coffee is wonderful!I have been struggling a bit with trying to spend quality time with both of my children during the day. Time with an infant is always a bit challenging. What do you do with them except hold them and look back at them. But, I have been trying to be intentional about that because it is easy to just focus on Jude as long as she isn't crying.
Jude has seemed to be especially needy and attention seeking. Which makes sense with a new sister in the picture. I just read yesterday that developmentally this month toddlers naturally are striving for more attention anyway. Great timing to also add a sibling....well, God was in control of that one!
Yesterday though, Jude woke up from his nap fussy and just seemed to want to be held. Priscila was sleeping so I just held and snuggled with Jude for a 1/2 hour. It was so wonderful. I love my little boy and felt so grateful to be home with him and to be able to give him that gift. After that, it seemed like his love tank was full and he was content the rest of the afternoon. Mothering in those moments is incredibly gratifying!!
Just thought I would share this little joy! Like I said, pictures from Nonna's visit will soon follow!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Mackenzi :)
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