P’s Italian friend just got a baby brother on the 21st of December. Her other friend just got a baby sister about four months ago. She’s now asking for a baby brother or baby sister.
Lately she’s been struggling with sleeping in her own bed at night. I told her that Mamma and Pappa have to make a baby brother or baby sister and if she wanted one she has to go to sleep early and stay in her bed. She said ok. I know one day she’ll think back and go “ahhhh, now I know what Mamma was talking about”.
The Italian friends joined us in celebrating New Years Eve. The mom was so cool she let P hold the newborn in her lap. P was in heaven. I was in awe of how delicate and sweet she was with the baby. She caressed his head, face, hands and feet the same way I use to do it to her when she was an infant. It was rather eerie to see this. She obviously remembers but how? Amazing.
I think she will be a fantastic older sister. She definitely has the natural instinct to be nurturing. I’m in awe of her.
We’ve “removed the goalie” lately. Problem is we’ve been battling colds and I’m a bit freaked to conceive when either one of us is sick. After losing the baby last year I’m a little spooked but also am incredibly hopeful and positive all will go well.
I did figure something out though. I really want a boy. I think I had my heart set on the boy we were going to have. I also would like to experience raising a child of a different sex. I’ve heard its very different. I think it would be a good balance for our family. I think my husband will always have his “daddy’s girl” with P but he could use a buddy to play with his rocket ships and boats. Did I say I wanted ANOTHER boy?
