Agreement

There has been a lot of talk in the house just recently about baby number two. For a long time Brian didn't seem to be coming any closer to wanting another. I stopped bringing it up for a while because I couldn't handle feeling the disappointment each time he made a face or asked how on earth I thought we could afford it. I started to feel resentful and bitter. It wasn't a good situation.

Then last week Noah crawled into daddy's lap, looked up with his big brown eyes, and said, "Love you Daddy." Unprompted. Spontaneous. Then he crawled into my lap and said, "Love you Mommy. Kiss? Thank you." And off he ran. Well, that seemed to make Brian's heart grow two sizes that day, and suddenly it is not just me talking about another baby anymore.

I think for some men, the beginning is tough. They don't experience the pregnancy the same way, they don't have the attachment and bonding of breastfeeding, and babies tend to favor mommy for a long time. Now that Noah is starting to interact so much more and display affection both verbally and physically, I think Brian is starting to get that stronger attachment I've felt since the day I saw the second line. I wish it hadn't taken so long, but I'm so glad he got there.

We have big plans for this summer! Is it here yet??