Having just one kid is great and fun and enjoyable and *easy* (by easy I mean easier than I think two will be). The other day, as I was walking along with McKay in the stroller, I had some deep thoughts come to me that made me so grateful to be McKay's mom and so grateful that I have had almost two years alone with him! This time with just one kid is precious!!!! Although I really get excited when I think of our second one joining us soon, I can't help but think how different things are going to be and how my relationship with McKay is going to change. No longer will he be the only one I can think about all day long. I'll be honest, McKay sometimes stresses me out, but for the most part, I have really enjoyed him the past couple years. He turns 2 next month. I feel lucky that he is our only one until January. Things are going to change. In a good way. But a different way. I hope I am not alone in feeling this way. I am excited for more kids, just really happy to have enjoyed McKay all by his little self!
Lately McKay will ask me to play with him. He'll say, "go play. go play." He knows so many more words and is talking a ton now, which is making things really fun and funny. We tell him he is cute or that we love him, and he always replies, "I know." We are working on the word "thanks," but he is not picking up on it too fast, probably because we laugh every time he says, "I know." He is still so enamored with us, which I love. Everything around the house is "daddy's." He will point to anything that reminds him of daddy and say, "daddy's." ALL DAY LONG. :) :) He loves his daddy!!!! McKay's most recent accomplishment is he can spell his name. At least he can recognize the letters in his name. He probably has no idea that it spells his name. This all started with him learning the "Y" for BYU. We wear a lot of BYU apparel, so he quickly learned what the "Y" meant. When we watch the games, he notices the "Y" on the helmets and he gets so excited.
A couple weeks ago, we made our way to Parowan for the Iron County Fair. McKay loves to look at animals. He's not too keen on the petting part, unless they are much smaller than him (like a kitty).
Lately McKay will ask me to play with him. He'll say, "go play. go play." He knows so many more words and is talking a ton now, which is making things really fun and funny. We tell him he is cute or that we love him, and he always replies, "I know." We are working on the word "thanks," but he is not picking up on it too fast, probably because we laugh every time he says, "I know." He is still so enamored with us, which I love. Everything around the house is "daddy's." He will point to anything that reminds him of daddy and say, "daddy's." ALL DAY LONG. :) :) He loves his daddy!!!! McKay's most recent accomplishment is he can spell his name. At least he can recognize the letters in his name. He probably has no idea that it spells his name. This all started with him learning the "Y" for BYU. We wear a lot of BYU apparel, so he quickly learned what the "Y" meant. When we watch the games, he notices the "Y" on the helmets and he gets so excited.
A couple weeks ago, we made our way to Parowan for the Iron County Fair. McKay loves to look at animals. He's not too keen on the petting part, unless they are much smaller than him (like a kitty).
WOW!! I can't believe that McKay is growing up so fast. That is wonderful news that you are going to having another one. I love your blog. Now all you have to do is start wearing the Oregon Duck apparel.
ReplyDeleteJust remember when you have more children, your love multiplies and doesn't divide. You will find Mckay will change when the baby comes,but he will grow to love his brother and it is fun to see them play together as they get older. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I remember talking to you it seems like not too long ago at my house about having more kids. Now you will have two! It is nice to spread the focus on two kids instead of the one! I am so happy for you guys! Take care!
ReplyDeleteShelley, thanks for writing this post. It is exactly how I felt and I had a really hard time feeling like Joe didn't understand. I still feel that way often and I wish I could just spend all of my time with Eliza and all with James. I try to think of how much fun I have with my siblings to help feel better. Watching McKay with his brother will be so fun. Can't wait to see your cute little guy!
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