Playing with Paxton

What do you do when you're trapped inside on a cold, snowy day?

Invite a friend over, of course!

Yesterday, Paxton came to keep Walker company while his mommy (Jamie) and his 3 1/2 month old sister (Ansley) taught me a thing or two about life with two little ones two and under.

There is something so wonderful about having fellow mommies going through the same transitions at the same time. In this case, Jamie has a few months on me, so I did my best to soak up any tips...

I love their routine of reading together in their bed as a family of four before bedtime. Usually I read to Walker in his rocker, but that won't work once Warren comes since it's not big enough for all of us. So we are definitely going to steal that great idea and throw both kiddos in our bed for some books as part our of nite-nite routine.

She also gave me the idea to use nursing time with Warren as a time to make Walker feel special by having "his spot" next to where I nurse and rubbing his back while I feed Warren.

I learned the most just by watching Jamie interact with Paxton while tending to Ansley. Our parenting styles are similar and our boys have kindred personalities, so it gave me a peek into what life will be like in a few months.

I must say that one of the things that I am looking forward to the most is dressing Warren up in precious clothes like Ansley. This child does not even look like a baby - she has such a grown-up, beautiful face. And she is an easy, chill baby.

Walker thinks she's pretty cool too. Although her eyes peeping out seem to be saying "help me!" Ha.

One of my favorite moments was watching the boys play hide and seek behind the curtains.

I think I would go completely crazy at home on these cold winter days without friends to keep us company. Thanks to the Bloyds for coming down I64 from Lexington to brighten our Monday morning!

Comments

[Katie]

There are a few really great nursing books for little ones that help explain what Momma's doing and why she always has her boob out. ;) I'll get you a few titles together.

I had a basket of goodies - stickers, bubbles, candy (yeah, I'm that Mom that bribes her kids), books, art supplies - next to the couch that I'd pull out whenever I was nursing Ari (especially in the beginning). Calloway could only play with those things when we were nursing, so it made it a treat for him.

You'll do great, though. It took me about 6 weeks to get really comfortable with the idea of having two babies in the house.

[Sherri]

I love the idea of having a special box/basket to use during nursing. I wish i'd had that trick when I was nursing jonathan. I always got books out for Jacob or I'd let him watch Praise Baby when I was nursing. He tended to "need" me more when I was totally unaccessible though -(read - had jonathan attached to me.)
Oh and my goodness - look at that pink frilly outfit. I CAN'T WAIT to go shopping for warren.

[Shubie]

Wow-I need the Mamas of two to keep the tips coming! I'm making mental notes of sticker boxes and art supplies to have on hand when Marshall is nursing...LOVE IT.