Matthew's newest and clearest word is "baby." He has become attracted to babies. He loves it when I put a blanket on the baby for him, or give it a bottle. He sits beside it, stares at it, and gently pats it's hair. Does that mean he's ready to be a big brother?
But then, when he gets bored he hits it, then drops it carelessly on the floor.
Matthew insists on saying "eee" whenever I pick up the camera. He pulls really goofy faces while doing it, and rarely ever smiles properly. (Sorry grandparents!!)
I think he looks a bit like his second cousin Matthew...I guess his name fits him after all!
Matthew's been a bit sick lately, and I haven't always caught his dirty diapers. You can see his cherry red behind--poor guy! He does sometimes tell me when he is dirty, so either I'm paying less attention, or he doesn't think it's worth it.
He slept through the night for a change (yay!) so that must mean he's doing much better!
People keep asking me if I'm ready for the baby.
How can one ever be ready for a baby?
How can putting up a cradle and having newborn clothes ready and a hospital bag packed possibly be enough to be prepare for a new person entering the family?
Even if I had done any of these things, I don't think I'd feel ready. Other than the obvious pregnancy symptoms, I have no other reason to believe I'm going to have a new baby in the house soon.
It's really too hard to believe.
But then, most of my life is a bit unreal.
2 comments:
Love the bathtub shot Roz!
When is the babe due?
People just ask that question to make conversation. It's like asking the mother "How does he sleep at night?". If it's been good you don't mind but if it's been bad - it's annoying. How does any baby sleep at night?? They sleep like babies...
Just wait for "You're still here, why aren't you in the hospital?"
AHHHH -- People mean well, they really do. Keep smiling:).
Gloria
Nov. Middlish.
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