Anyway, Sydnie is 16 months, and Parker is 2 months! Where does the time go? Seriously. That phrase, and others like, "Gosh, they just grow up so fast" just didn't sink in thoroughly until I had children. Time is truly the enemy for me. It excites me so much when either of my babies do something new and great, but there's a little part of me that just wants to cry because there is no way for me to keep them little! I have days where I would give anything for them to just be independent, and days when I am literally "touched out"- SOMEONE is always needing to be cuddled, nursed, wiped, dressed, rocked, held, kissed, blah blah blah! But based on how fast the first year of motherhood has gone by for me, I know that the next 2, 5, and 10 years will go just as fast. So, I cherish the peaceful moments. And when I think about it, I cherish the crazy and stressful moments too, because I'll never have them again. I will never have a chubby, cuddly, colicky, sweet, and soft 2 month-old Parker again. And I will never have a silly, lovey, cute, sassy, petite little 16 month-old Sydnie again. That puts it all into perspective, huh?
Sydnie is such a funny little thing. She's at a stage that is ALL about testing limits. The "do you see me touching this thing I'm not supposed to be touching?" stage. Yeah, that one. She keeps us on our toes, but it is so much fun. She isn't saying a lot yet, but when asked what a doggie says, she goes, "Mmph, mmph" (kind of a closed-mouth dog bark), and when asked what a kitty says, she'll answer, "Woooooooowwwwwww.: Adorable. She understands EVERYTHING we say too. When asked to bring Mama various items, for the most part, she will. She's my little helper. And she loves her Parker. She loves to point to his nose, and pet his hair, and also has a new-found love for pacifiers... funny how it took her 16 months to figure that one out. I do lots of washing of the pacis!
Parker is slowly growing out of the colic. It was a BLUR of a two months, but we made it through. He and I are still up through the night... sometimes we get a 5 hour stretch, and we have gotten 6 hours once, but it's mostly every 3 hours. I am obviously past the point of exhaustion, but don't really remember what it's like to be fully rested anymore, so I'm doing okay!! I am fueled by coffee though. Parker is smiley and sweet, in spite of it all though! He LOVES to look at the ceiling fan, and will smile and coo at it for quite awhile sometimes. He loves being on his tummy (sometimes I think it's mostly because it makes his reflux feel a little better, poor guy). He had his 2 month well check this morning, and weighed in at a VERY healthy 12 pounds, 2 ounces, and is 23.5 inches long. Where did my little newborn go?
Matt is great. Spring Training is in full swing, although games haven't started yet. His arm is feeling awesome, and he is so ready for the season to start! I am excited for baseball to get underway again too, but I still have yet to figure out how I'll manage in the stands with TWO little babies. Lots of trial and error, I would imagine, and lots of laps around the stadium in the stroller too probably! The one thing that is SO wonderful about this time of year is the priceless support I get from other baseball wives/ moms. It is so good to not be the only one on the room chasing after a wild toddler, or lugging around a screaming infant! I have a great feeling about things to come this year, and that includes the group of girls I will have the pleasure of being around!
OH! I guess I should also update you all on my quest for "Wedding Day Skinny", right? I'm down another 4 pounds! Maybe I'll be able to wear a bikini this summer! We'll see!
