6. Let the toddler still be a baby - Little Man still loves to be the baby. When he gets of the tub he asks to be swaddled and rocked like a baby. Every. Single. Time. I have chosen not to take that away from him, because he will always be my baby. I never want him to feel like Princess has replaced him in anyway. Even though he may not be able to put it into words, I feel like when he holds his arms up to me and asks to be the “baby” what he’s really asking is if I still love him the same way that I used to. He’s making sure my love has not changed. He’s my big boy, but he’s also my baby and he’s free to alternate between titles as much as he wants.
Part of me wants Ez to stay my baby forever. I'm sure all parents can relate. Of course I do want him to grow up and be independent and successful and happy, but I'll miss all the snuggles, and the cute toddler way he talks, and being there for all the major milestones of his life. So if he wants to stay my baby for a little while longer, even after baby #2 arrives, I'm all for it.
After reading that article, I realized I really want to cram in as much one on one time as possible in the next few months, before we go into the sleep-deprived, reclusive newborn phase this summer. And what better place for some one on one time than a mommy son date to Disneyland??
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Since we have season passes and we're only about 40 minutes away, I figured that'd be a fun morning outing for us. We got there, rode three rides, had lunch (aka, fruit and a cinnamon roll), and then headed home in time for Ez's nap. Added bonus: since we were only there for a few hours I parked at Downtown Disney and only paid a few bucks for parking, so it wound up being a super cheap date.
Aw, it looks like such a great time! I loved what you included in this post... I hope that you two get to enjoy some good quality time before your baby is born!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I definitely plan to cram as many mother son dates as possible in the next 4 months :)
Deleteahhh that sounds just how I'd like to spend all the days if we lived closer to Disney! It would be so fun to just go at opening and do the fun things and then head home before it gets too hot or crowded. I don't think Chris would be down with an hour and a half drive to work though. shucks.
ReplyDeleteI love this! My youngest is the same exact way. Demands attention if I'm giving it elsewhere lol she will always be my baby! Love this day date!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous day! How much fun! Enjoy the next few weeks of one on one time - soak it up. I am sure that you will be great at being intentional in spending one on one time after baby little arrives too!
ReplyDeleteI love being able to take individual time with each kiddo! And I totally agree about letting them be kids, my almost 5 year old still loves to be held and snuggled and I'm not giving that up until he own't let me anymore!
ReplyDeleteSame here! I'll take snuggle time for as long as I can get it :)
DeleteI love this! I think it's so important to spend one-on-one time with each of the kids. And I'm very jealous of your Disney passes!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I used to live in Florida and had season passes to Disney World. Best investment ever. I love the idea of spending one-on-one time with your kiddos!
ReplyDeleteWe love our Disney passes! They were a Christmas gift from the grandparents and we've already been several times :)
DeleteThat is a great idea and such beautiful pictures..
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun mommy son date! Every kid is different so you have to prepare him the way you think will be best for him... and yay for Disney passes!!!
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