Early Bloomer?

When Rosie was only 3 months old, we took a trip to a favorite spot....San Fran. There, we met up with "Best Best" and family. Both of us had newborns to dote over, mine however was unusually fussy. Why? Rosie was such a sweet, happy baby (as long as she was being held) and I was confused by her sudden personality shift. Was it traveling? Perhaps a change in schedule?

The answer became clear one week later when she cut her first tooth. A three month old. I was shocked. I remember talking to her Pediatrician and he looked at me like: "So she got her first tooth. big deal". And then I said something like: "But Dr. "C" she is only 3 months old......is that normal?". And then he said something to the effect of: "Well, it may be normal for Rosie, it's perfectly fine". So, I let it go and thought that since she liked to eat so so much, maybe she was just getting teeth early to help in that pursuit.

Cut to January of this year......Rosie tells me she has a loose tooth. "No WAY" I think, you only just turned 5. Lizzy didn't loose her first tooth until 1st grade, and I thought her sister would follow suit. Nope! Rosie did indeed have a loose tooth. The same one that came so early, was now on it's way out. She was beyond excited. I was apprehensive. I'm not ready for Rosie to grow up. Luckily, her enthusiasm was contagious and she soon had the entire house working to free her tooth. Daddy of course received the honor in the end when she simply couldn't handle another minute with the annoyance of a wiggly toothy, and begged him to "get it out". The tooth fairy was very happy and left a note for the girls saying she really needed 2 more teeth (Lizzy lost one too) to finish building her swimming pool.

I found myself back at the same Pediatrician, having the same conversation as I did 5 years ago. I confessed "I think maybe Rosie is an early bloomer (ahhhhh)" and he answered "I think Rosie is doing perfectly well, following in her own DNA make-up and enjoying growing up". "Okay" I thought again. I'm thankful for a wise Pediatrician who helps me see the error in my ways and for my "early bloomer" who is so very happy to bloom away.

Nesting & Me

One of Max's (and the girl's before him)favorite books to read is "Best Nest". In it, a Mother bird decides she needs a new nest....RIGHT NOW. Father bird is quite content with their old nest, but since Mother bird insists, he has no choice but to oblige her demands and sets off to find a new "Best Nest". After trying to find the perfect new nest in some peculiar spots, Mother bird realizes that "The Best Nest" was her old one all long. She so wisely sums it up at the end by saying: "There's no Nest like an old Nest for a brand new bird".

Recently I have been admiring the bird. The care and time that goes into building their nest is simply amazing. So inspired am I, that I've found myself buying bird artwork, bookends, push pins and table linens as to surround myself with a positive symbol of mothering. Nesting has become top priority, I've given Father Bird a long list of things we must get done before May. It's been exciting to watch as our nesting efforts have taken shape; a rewarding and bonding process for Mother and Father. As I reflect on the past 5 months of pregnancy, I realize how my life has changed.....I think for the better. I've enjoyed, in fact, crave my quiet afternoons spent in my cheerful and relaxing bedroom. Friends make comments about me not being "out and about" or as "social" as I once was. It's true! I have enjoyed peaceful, quiet days at home, feathering my nest and pondering on the miracle of growing a baby. Introspection has lead me to enlightenment on things I can do better and things I must enjoy. All in all, I'm loving this experience called pregnancy and would gladly join Mother and Father bird in singing: "I love this house, I love my nest, In all the world this nest is best".

All Body

Mom- Max, are you excited to be a Sunbeam in Primary? You are so Big!

Max- Yea, "ZZY" goes.

Mom- Yep, Lizzy goes to Primary.

Max- Ro-zie goes there.

Mom- That's right, so does Rosie.

Max- You go in the Pie-mary, huh Mommy.

Mom- I know Max, I'm so excited to have you come.

Max- All Body's go to Primary, not Nurchee, Primary.

Mom-Yes, Everybody goes to Primary, not Nursery!

Needless to say, Max has been a fun addition to Primary. He is the youngest sunbeam and the LOUDEST, but I can't help but love his boisterous comments and enthusiastic singing in a place where "All Body" is welcome.