Those of us who have had children always remember how wonderful the third month is. It is that magical time in a newborn's life when the cloud of infancy is lifted and it is like they see their world for the first time. I was anticipating it this time, so it made it so much more special when a few weeks ago Nyla momentarily stopped nursing to look up at me with recognizing eyes and smile. It was as if she was saying "you are my mommy and I like you a lot."
I am not the only thing Nyla is discovering. She has found her feet, her hands, her dangling toys and her voice. She has surprised us with not only playful grins but bursts of giggles. Now that the colic has subsided she has become such a joyful baby. She loves to socializes and her whole body jumps with happiness when you pour the sweet talk on her. However unlike Marianna, who would smile at homeless people on the subway, Nyla is very selective with her love. Everyone who meets her thinks she is a "serious baby" but around us that is far from true.
I have definitely found my rhythm as a mother of two. I can easily distinguish tired cries from hungry cries and on most occasions I am able to get through most days with very little fussing. It still amazes me how much parenting depends on just following instincts. On days when I have a lot of helping hands I sometimes find it more difficult and both the kids seem to fuss more. I think it mainly has to do with the fact that I am able to step away from parenting to shower, take a call or email and as a result break the flow that we have going when I am home alone with them. It is like I stop listening for those subtle hints that trouble is about to break lose. It is hard to explain how mother instincts work, but when I am fully 'present' I am surprised how smooth things can go.
Although I still lack much needed sleep. The third month has been fun. I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel and our days are starting to form into a predictable pattern.
On that note, I'll leave you with some laughs from Miss Nyla Friday.
1 comments:
I loved it even though it was a bid dark and could not see her smiles but I could sure hear her laughs. For the next baby Yianna mou I would come when the baby is 3 months old instead of one I came with Marianna and Nyla!!!!
Love you always and forever
Mom
ps I am counting the days until July when I will see you all again
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