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 at 5:09 AM
aww love holding babies.. but only when Mom is around :-) so I can hand them back over :-)
July 17, 2009 at 5:41 AM
you are so funny. I like your writing style :)
July 17, 2009 at 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 at 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 at 6:21 AM
I loved this post, now I feel like I am the older set also.
July 17, 2009 at 6:57 AM
I always wonder about my parenting style too. If I am a certain way.
July 17, 2009 at 7:33 AM
I can't wait for the days to pass the baby back:)
July 17, 2009 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 9:09 AM
I prefer to compare myself to a nice red wine - only get better with age.
July 17, 2009 at 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 at 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 at 1:36 PM
I know what you mean. Now I am hungry for Tri-tip tho! lol
July 18, 2009 at 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 at 8:21 AM
Hi Jen!
How are ya?
Its been awhile! :)
September 21, 2009 at 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