Ten days from today, I am going in (with the help of Pitocin) to meet little Zachary . . . unlesss he decides to make his ta-da entrance into the world early. As I am continuing to learn from my toddler, kids don’t always have the same plans. In fact, I believe Abby, in her infinite wisdom, has decided to prepare her dear ole’ parents for sleepless nights with a newborn by waking up in the middle of the night . . . and staying awake for hours on end. This has come as a shock to both Josh and I, as Abby has always been a WONDERFUL sleeper. (Serves us right for priding ourselves on how well we trained her to sleep.)
So, Abby and I are staying home from church, and are going to try to catch up a little on the sleep. But, as I am writing this, Abby is orating what sounds like a graduation speech. So, our naps may not happen.
Stay tuned…
We are Erin and Josh, a wife and husband who blog to give our family and friends a perspective on our life as parents, leaders in a fairly new church, Southern California natives in the Pacific Northwest, and followers of Christ. 
Oh, Erin…I have to share that one of Mary’s and My friends’ almost 2 year old has been doing the same exact thing around 3 a.m. every morning for the past week or so! is it contagious????
Abigail is very astute and definitely knows more than she is saying….(aside from the acceptance speeches..haha)..! That little one has tentacles that reach far and wide! God given, however.
Abby, can you AMBIEN???? Oh, totally kidding..! not funny?? BABY AMBIEN??
Love you all and it will all work out…always does…xoxoxoxo
I hope Abby starts sleeping better at night so you can catch up on your sleep. Is she happy when is up in the middle of the night?
I’m pretty convinced that this new night waking thing is a direct result of Zack making his way into the world. She wakes up pretty sad, and all we here in the monitor is, “Mommy, hold you”. Its so sweet, but so sad at the same time. I read a little bit about this with kids her age transitioning into becoming an older sibling. I think she and I are BOTH going through our own mourning process in our own way. When she’s not chanting “Mommy, hold you” in the monitor, I’m saying “Abby, hold you” in my head. What an emotional time!!!
Sweetie, I don’t know what to say. I love you. The balancing act that all moms go thru, balance out. Hang in there honey.
Momma
Your comments above really hit home
How true, there are still times that I need special Kaeden/Mommy snuggle time. Kaeden seems to feel the same, he needs extra mommy time too. It is very emotional watching your toddler have to share the thing they want to keep to themselves the most…you! It will pass though (at least that is what all the other mommies keep telling me!)
Erin…I feel your angst …as “G” and I were discussing Abby’s new “habit”..
You are so sweet, though, to voice your emotions about your most precious gifts GOD has given us.
But, you know what? You will see that you will create your SPECIAL times with Abby … and they will mean more than ever, if that is possible!
and…in a short time after ZACK is born, you will see a whole new Abby in that she will love assuming the BIG SISTER ROLE. She is so mature, you watch…You will admire her goodness even more! Nothing means more to a MOM than the love of her children for each other…My heart melts when Josh and Cam are together in sweet harmony…(and joking on their MOTHER!)
but, I do understand your heart right now..No minimizing how torn you feel at this moment.
Your mom said it best….!
xoxoxo
Erin, I feel for you completely. I felt SO guilty bringing this other little, demanding person into Landen’s territory. I thought maybe I had made a mistake altering the little “click” that we had. But once I brought his brother home, everything changed for the good. All he wanted was “his” baby. That guilt evaporated as I realized I had given him the best gift ever in his brother. The joy in watching the two of them together was and is, still indescribable. But getting alone time gets very tricky with two little ones. Enjoy your naps now!
Take care.
Sheila
Hey Erin!
Happy Birthday! (I think it’s today =) I was thinking of you the other day because my aunt wanted my mom, sister and I to sing at her wedding–a capella–and the only song I could think of was the one you and Chrisie and I did at Sarah’s wedding. We ended up re-writing the words a bit and sang it last Saturday! I miss singing with you guys. That was so much fun.
I hope you’re getting a little more sleep these days. have a wonderful birthday!
Love, Cammi Funk