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Eating, Sleeping and ...

Having a baby at home is a life changer.  It's only been 2 years since we brought Samuel home but I feel like I've forgotten what it's really like.

Samuel 2 days old
Charlotte 2 days old
Size

Babies are so tiny.  Charlotte was only 8 oz smaller than Samuel.  However, Samuel was born when it was really hot so he mostly wore a diaper and shirt.  For Charlotte I had to go buy a newborn wardrobe when she was 5 days old.  Maybe it was more of a Girl Thing than a heat thing....

Eating

Babies need to eat all the time.  Samuel wasn't really interested in food but Charlotte has made up for that, she eats all the time.  Her peak eating time is anywhere from Midnight to 6am.  Last night it was closer to 6am.  Charlotte does make it up to me by letting me sleep from 6am until noon.


Samuel Sleeping
Sleeping

I am so thankful I got 2 kids who sleep.  I think my mom is still miffed that I didn't get a baby like me.  I didn't sleep as a baby, ever.  Both Samuel and now Charlotte have had amazing sleep patterns.

I have however forgotten one of the most important rules of parenthood, Sleep when the Baby Sleeps.  I've been really bad about this and have not taken advantage of the extra sleep I could be getting.

Charlotte Sleeping

Loving

I'm loving being a mom to my two kids.  They are so special and unique.  Some of their mannerisms are so similar to each other and other times I can see Tyrone in their faces.

I'm enjoying this baby-toddler stage and look forward to watching them grow.

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