Well we all knew this day would come but we just didn't know when. The inevitable has happened...Cannon made his request for Madison Jane to be sent back.
Sunday afternoon when our new little family of four was sitting on the couch enjoying each other's company, Cannon decided he wanted his Mommy. The only problem at the time was Madison needed her Mommy a little more because it was eatin' time. I told Cannon that he would have to wait. He didn't like that and started acting out. He kept "patting" Madison rather roughly on her head, then grabbing her ears, then jumping on my back. Andrew stepped in and told Cannon to stop and leave Mommy and Madison alone while she is eating. This, of course, crushed poor Cannon. He was Mommy's boy and Mommy always paid him attention. I guess he finally put two and two together because he said "Mommy, I want you to send Madison back!" I asked him why and all he said was "because!" Then we asked him where she was suppose to go back to, and he looked at us like we were dumb and said "Uh, Mommy's belly!" Yeah, sorry child, that is NOT happening!
We have had some interesting experiences with Cannon since Madison has joined us. I think the adjustment of a new sibling is taking its toll on the poor kid. He doesn't understand why Madison gets to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's room and he can't. He also doesn't understand why he gets to take a nap and Madison gets to stay up! So not fair!
My favorite moment so far has been while I was nursing Madison one day. Cannon climbed up in the chair and saw what was going on. He was like "Mommy, what are you doing, put that away!" I said to him that that was how Madison ate right now. She needs to drink Mommy's special milk." He decided that was a good enough answer and then promptly said (while pointing to each side of my chest) "Oh so that one is mine and that one is Madison's!" Umm...no sorry baby boy, you already had your share of Mommy's special milk! :)
I am sure I will have tons more funny stories to share so stay tuned. I will warn you though, the post maybe few and far between the next few weeks. I am trying to adjust myself to this new mother of two game!
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2 years ago
That's funny about the nursing thing. My sister was telling me that she read this one parenting book that said you should let your older child taste the milk, so they realize they aren't missing out. Uhhh NO! At least that was my reaction. Good luck learning to manage two. I imagine it takes adjusting to have a toddler and little one.
ReplyDeleteLOL I loved the little comments my girls made when Capri was born. Sage once told someone at walmart that the baby got milk out of mommies boobies.....I don't know who was more embarrassed me, or the person she told. :)
ReplyDeleteThe good news is that Cannon will adjust and so will you. It gets easier as time goes on. And as soon as the baby is able to be more active Cannon will enjoy her a whole lot more. My girls now LOVE to play with their baby sister. Avery has been carrying her around on her back all week long. It's pretty cute.
These are great stories. Such comedy! Glad to read them, and you'll be glad you wrote them down.
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