Move-in continues to be a process, but we seem to be over the hump (fewer and fewer melt downs per day). A few things I missed "the memo" on ...
1. a move, even one 2.5 miles away, for a young child is as significant as a death or divorce. Not sure this would have changed anything if I had known it, but I'm telling you now ... it is true.
2. do not save "the move" for things like transitioning from a crib to a bed ... or think that the new stuff that comes with "the move" (like bunk beds!) will aid in the fear, horror and general angst mentioned in #1 above. Night Terrors are real things (especially in boys - lucky us) and #1 has them EVERY night 1, 2 and 3 hours after he falls asleep. WebMD says stress and lack of sleep are the culprit. Awesome ... parents of the year over here!
3. do not move when you are are in the middle of a.) a big charity event, b.) a holiday, c.) wrapping up work and d.) your eldest's 5th birthday.
All notes to self for the next move ... which will be never ... or into a condo when the kids are off to college.
Sweet things said in the last little while ...
#1: Mommy, I think our next baby should be named Anakin (note: there is no next baby on the way).
Me: Really? Darth Vader. I already have two, so let's think of another name.
#1: OK, I think his name should be Joseph. Because Joseph is like Josephine and that is the prettiest name for a girl, so Joseph is the right name for a boy.
I wish I could post some sweet things said from #2 right now ... but he's 2 1/2 and repeating everything his older brother gets in trouble for ... "poop head," "poopy butt," "poopy poopy," and my personal favorites - "I kill you" and "I smack your face." Seriously - a barrel of laughs in this joint. Especially if you enjoy time alone on a bottom step.
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