Being at the ocean always does something for my soul. My family has been vacationing at the same beach in Maine for 25 years and it never fails to refresh my outlook. There were a few years in, and slightly after, college that I did not go with them, but now I would not miss the chance to bring my son to the beach where my parents, sisters and I have such fond memories.
Our vacation was everything that a good week and a half away should be. It was relaxing, fun, stressful at times and ultimately, gave me the perspective I needed. It was great to be away and great to come home. I love the first night back when we prepare our own meal, sleep in our own bed and snuggle with our overly affectionate cats.
Everything feels a little different. New.
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I have officially settled into "being" pregnant. I'm showing much more than when I was 17 weeks along with G, which I know is normal, but it's still weird. I've started to feel the little life moving inside me, it's reassuring, exciting and creepy all at once.
While I type this G is napping upstairs in his new, low to the ground, twin bed. So, it seems the days of worrying whether or not he'll jump out of his crib are behind us. Last night we moved the crib aside, which gave my heart a jolt. Wait, didn't we just put this thing together for our unborn first child? I can't believe how fast two years have gone.
The first night went well. I checked on him once and then at 6:30 this morning we heard. "Hey. I'm in here." When I opened the door he was standing on the other side to greet me. He hadn't even tried to open the door to discover that we had mounted a child gate just outside, in case he decided to sleep walk.
New things are brewing and a new perspective has been achieved.....
For now anyways.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
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I love how the beach does that. I grew up blocks from the ocean and when I return home the sound of the waves always brings me back.
And there's nothing better than seeing kids fall in love with the beach.
(Welcome back!)
Hey there! Welcome back! There is no place in the world that I feel better than at the beach. So glad you had that time, and so glad your little one did well in his new bed...that was tough for me (emotionally, not just worrying that he was going to hate it, cry, walk out, etc.). Glad you're feeling better also...!
I'm dreading the battles ahead once my daughter gets moved from her crib to a bed. I'm expecting lots of crawling out of bed because she can but I'm glad to hear it went well with your little one...gives me some hope.
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