Day 23 - Not much is new

Wednesday morning I met up with some mommy friends and their kids at a local bookstore for story time. Declan would rather play with the Thomas train set than sit and listen to the story but I did catch him listening from afar a few times.
Usually in the afternoon I take Scarlet to the library for mommy and baby time and grandma stays at the house while Declan naps. That didn't happen this time.
I was so sick :(
This pic is of Declan just chilling with his sick mama after his nap.

Day 22 - Turned my back and too many frozen bananas

Today I used up all the frozen bananas that were taking up too much room in the freezer. The house smelled so good!







This afternoon Declan sat at the table with his crayons and stickers and made some beautiful pictures for our fridge.
I was making dinner and had my back turned for 30 seconds and this is what I turn back around to.
He's usually sticking stuff to Grandpa's face but I guess since Grandpa wasn't here, he had to find a fill in..LOL

Day 21 - Love

About 1/2 way through my last pregnancy I started wondering how Declan would deal with being a big brother. He's always been the centre of his grandparents universe (he's grandchild #1) and the only grandchild to his Nana and Papa that lives close.
He got so much attention from everyone and I worried that once he had to share that attention that he might get jealous and dislike his sibling.

I'm happy to say that I worried for nothing...........at least for now. LOL
Declan loves his baby sister SO much. He's always kissing her up and wanting to snuggle with her.

I actually have to pull him off her sometimes when he forgets how little she is and he's trying to give her a bear hug. When she's upset, he'll grab her soother and talk to her and tell her that "everything is okay". I love watching him with her. He really has fallen in love with Scarlet.

I hope that they grow up to have a close relationship with each other. That is something I never had with my brother as a child and I always envied others that did.

Day 20 - I thought it would be easier the 2nd time

Anyone who knows me knows that I had a lot of problems breastfeeding Declan in the beginning. We saw the Lactation Consultant's at CMH so often that I think they knew my voice on the phone when I called to make an appointment. THANK GOD for the LC's, who knows if I would have struggles through those nights of crying and frustration. It's damn shame that CMH was so stupid and got rid of them :( ..........but that's another topic all together.

We finally got the hang of it at 6 weeks and it was smooth sailing from then on. We went on to BF for 18 months. Looking back, I regret weaning him at that point but I can't turn back now.

9 months after weaning Declan, Scarlet was born. I thought nursing would be a piece of cake the second time around. Boy was I wrong!! We've been to see an LC and her diagnosis was exactly what I thought was the problem...poor latch. I still can't for the life of me get her to stay latched properly. She pulls off all the time causing pain and blisters. As much as it can hurt, I WILL NOT GIVE UP!

I think it's time I call the LC again and maybe I should work on my 101 list and attend a LLL meeting? I've got to make it work!

This photo makes me remember why I breastfeed. It's a beautiful thing and it's free! ;)

Day 19 - Paper is better than toys

Declan found a bag full of tissue paper and had a great time playing with his little sister and me! Why do I spend so much money on toys again? I wish I would have recorded it because his laugh was priceless.

Day 18 - Happy Birthday Hat

The theme at the library yesterday was Happy Birthday. Declan enjoyed the birthday stories but most of all he loved the songs and crafts. This is his happy birthday cake hat creation

Day 17 - Toys Toys Toys

We received this great Hot Wheels hangy thing for Christmas last year but at that time Declan only had maybe 4 or 5 cars and it seemed pointless to put it up. I'm so glad that we got it though because this year after Christmas............well, the photo says it all! This is most of them but not all of them.