"Fish with the goggles!"

So, before Eden was born, Moses was a pretty orderly kid. After the sibling arrived, I feel like I don't even know him anymore. Maybe it's because he's not in daycare (structure and stimulation and enrichment is really good, but I'm unable to really provide that these days), but he's become really sensitive and flip floppy and dispbedient. I know it's probably just par for the course, as far as toddler adjusting to newborn stuff, but I sure do miss that precious time with my little buddy. 

Anyway, just last night, when Mo was supposed to be going to sleep, he had taken every single article of clothing out of his dresser and strewn it all over his room. Apparently, he was looking for his shirt with the fish with the goggles. It ended up being left at nana's house, so of course he couldn't find it. But he sure did try. And made a really really big mess trying. Wow. I really don't know this kid. 

I know my patience has been short and our relationship has been strained, but as all kid things go, I recognize this must be a phase too. I just hope it's not too long. *sigh*

he got me flowers!

moses stayed with nana and grandpa this week, and when he came home tonight, he brought me flowers! nana (actual purchaser of said flowers), said that when moses saw the flowers, he told her they were pretty and that he wanted to get them for me. so sweet! i love that little boy. he takes good care of me. :)

I feel pretty

I'd been meaning to write this down for weeks! It's a real gem:

Moses and I were chilling and I said to him, "you're my buddy, moses, I love you."

He says to me, "you're my pretty girl. You're pretty, mommy."

Yes... We do have the best one. :) Love that kid. 

He's a really special kid

Whenever Eden cries and Moses is nearby, he tells me why he thinks she's crying. It ranges from wanting to nurse, wanting her blanket, to wanting to snuggle. I think it's really remarkable that this 3 year old has the capacity to think of another person's needs this way. These two are going to be lifelong friends. 

Also, I know he also really wants my attention and snuggles, so it really means a lot that he keeps putting aside his own desires/needs to make sure his baby sister is taken care of well. It's a step above just being a sweet big brother and good helper. I'm proud of this kid. 

I had a slightly disappointing morning today, where he watched a Mickey Mouse clubhouse DVD on repeat while little Eden ate for hours. But, he seemed to be just fine. And even with absolutely no adult supervision for the whole time (e and I were in another room) the living room wasn't even messy at the end of it. He's such a great kid. I feel so honored to get to be his mom. 

Brought you a treat, mommy!

Handing me the chocolate pastry that Shane bought for me, he says, "Actually, we have to share it, I think."

Home as a family

 Moses didn't go to daycare this week, and we spent the week mostly at home as a family. It started that way because we thought for sure that Eden would be born durning the week, and we thought we'd save some money and keep him home all week. It kind of backfired because I'm now 5 days past my due date. It's been nice to be a family for the first time however. We even we're all able to go to my OB appointment this week. It was nice. We gotten in some really quality time together. Shane has to start work next week (a new job!!), so hopefully, Eden will be born soon so we can be a family of 4 for just a bit too. 

Moses talks every day about how he want to pat her hair, give her a pacifier, sit next to her in the car, teach her not to chew on his toys, and cute things like that. He also says that baby Eden will pop out of mommy's belly so fast! Let's hope so, Mosey! :) 

I like to spend time with him

I think Moses's top love languages are quality time and gifts. Quality time because he seems to always be asking to spend time with us and inviting us to play together. He even brings his toys for us. And he remembers who gave him which toys. I think it really is special to him. Low on the list is touch and words of affirmation. I think acts of service are kind of in the middle because he likes to do things for others, but I wonder if that's kind of a phase and not necessarily one of his main love languages. 

We snuggled together tonight and we had a long discussion about baby Eden. He told me about how she's "gonna pop out" and [gesturing toward my chest], he said "that's her spot," meaning, that's where she'll be. (How does he know!?) I told him about how small she's going to be and that she's going to need a lot of help. And he said milk will help her. He told me he doesn't like when babies chew on boy toys (his cars is what he was meaning, I think). I told him we can probably teach her not to do that, and that there will be so many things we can teach her. I also told him that he will always be my favorite little boy, my special Moses, even after Eden comes. He seemed to get it. 

It's past 9:30 pm now, and he just came out to snuggle with me. What is he doing up so late?? I wonder if his little brain is staying up processing out heart-to-heart. He's the sweetest kid ever. When I told hinge needed to go to bed, at first he said he didn't want to, but when I insisted it was time for bed, he told me, "it's okay, we can snuggle tomorrow."

Love that kid.