So its a while between posts, I know. Any stay at home moms understand why I don't have time most days to idly sit and type, especially now with the good weather coming in. Even when Isaac is taking a break of his own, that is chore time for me or catch up on balancing my checkbook, sending out important emails or preparing the nightly meal. Moms of the world know what I am talking about.
But as typical as it all sounds, there is nothing "typical" about life as a mom, stay at home or otherwise. Kids are not predictable, and there is no pre-defined "typical" child. Sure, lots of moms say "that's your typical boy/girl!" but it starts and ends there. All kids do things their own way. They develop at their own pace, enjoy different foods and dislike other foods, grow at different paces and hit milestones at different times. Isaac is no different...to the atypical child. He loves sticks and rocks and dirt, cars and trucks and tractors, and finds flowers to be intriguing. Yup...flowers.
We have busy days full of adventures, and we have quiet days complete with cuddling on the couch. I love the cuddling. We hang out in the kitchen trying out new recipes, and Isaac pulls things out of cabinets and drawers while I do dishes and tidy up. He has made himself clear on the nap issue, and I have conceded to his way until he is old enough to understand MY way...there is no point in fighting a losing battle now since it's just frustrating and unsuccessful anyway. He sleeps at night which is good enough for me. He does take naps, just not routinely.
Typical...in this house anything atypical is typical.
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