Baby's Crying, Pass it Back to Mommy
Spent some time with Hubby's family last weekend.It was a fun, there were new babies, a bride-to-be, and ..well, heat.
But, that's summer for ya.
The babies were so cute, two new nephews in our family.
Well, 3 and 5 months new, but we had the pleasure to hang around them alot and learn about their early personalities.
They like to sleep and eat, and smile a ton.
What a life.
My biggest baby is almost 11.
Sigh.
It's nice to pass the torch to the younger in-laws and experience their little ones.
Play with them, change them, rock them...
...and when they cry a lot, pass them back to mom.
Oh and I forgot what it's like to literally hear a explosion in the diaper and then check manually and dip your fingers into the mess.
Um. Ew.
It's been 3 years, give me a break.
It's also nice to observe parenting styles and ask yourself, "do I do that?, are my kids getting away with too much? am I the mean mom?"
Remember what it was like to be a bride to be?
And sitting in front of 30+ people opening shower gifts, thumbing through crock-pots, woks, and china settings.
Kinda made me feel old.
But, experienced, and so glad that I'm in the part of my life that I am right now.
Seasoned.
Like a good tri-tip.
Mmm. Tri-tip.
See, total side-track.
I am old.
July 17, 2009 5:09 AM
aww love holding babies.. but only when Mom is around :-) so I can hand them back over :-)
July 17, 2009 5:41 AM
you are so funny. I like your writing style :)
July 17, 2009 5:45 AM
I totally had to Google tri-tip.
I'm old, and a bad cook.
Great post. I have a 6-week-old new nephew. Handing him back is the sweetest thing.
July 17, 2009 5:57 AM
Seasoned- I like that and I am starting to feel this way too. All my friends are just getting married or just getting engaged. I've been with the hubs 10 years and I have two kids. It's like two different worlds.
July 17, 2009 6:21 AM
I loved this post, now I feel like I am the older set also.
July 17, 2009 6:57 AM
I always wonder about my parenting style too. If I am a certain way.
July 17, 2009 7:33 AM
I can't wait for the days to pass the baby back:)
July 17, 2009 7:42 AM
You change other people's kids? You may be the mean mom, but you are an awesome aunt! :)
And weddings & babies make me feel old too. Been there, done that & got the t-shirt.
July 17, 2009 8:47 AM
Seasoned I like that.... I can't wait. Right now I feel like I am being tenderized... not the best stage of life.....
July 17, 2009 9:07 AM
Wait til your baby is 18 like mine is. I feel ancient. Don't miss the poopy diapers though!
July 17, 2009 9:09 AM
I prefer to compare myself to a nice red wine - only get better with age.
July 17, 2009 10:51 AM
I do enjoy the playing with the babies and then passing them back stage. Glad I don't have one at home because I rather like my full nights of sleep. Glad you were able to spend time with your family. There is something to be said about us seasoned moms.
July 18, 2009 9:35 AM
Love the analogy of the tri tip! I just went to my soon to be sister in laws bridal shower ! I know what you mean! I enjoyed it but boy have I experienced sooooo much since mine! Hope your doing well!
July 18, 2009 1:36 PM
I know what you mean. Now I am hungry for Tri-tip tho! lol
July 18, 2009 9:39 PM
I can totally relate - the friends we were visiting in Louisiana have a new baby...it was so much fun being able to hold her and play with her - and hand her back to mommy. ;)
July 19, 2009 8:21 AM
Hi Jen!
How are ya?
Its been awhile! :)
September 21, 2009 2:31 AM
how r u? it's been... my sister's daughter is now 2 years and she's so smart... and clever...
regards
cleon dann