My MIL just left to go back to Canada. She was a great help while here. An extra set of hands with Autumn and a play-date interest for Ronin - she cooked us a chicken and mash that lasted for several meals. She even babysat and Sean and I saw I am Legend. This was the first movie I saw since pre-Ronin. But she got to spend some time with Ronin. A whole week means a lot to his world and we think she walked away knowing more of Ronin - which was great. It also meant Christmas to Sean to have his mom with him. And I am glad I could help facilitate that happening. My mom made us a lovely Xmas dinner of Roast Beef and mashed potatoes, green beans and salad. It was a good week. It is also nice to have Autumn’s room back to her and I am 3 loads of clean laundry behind and I am losing this battle – steadily.
I also learned how to be a hostess and I found some weaknesses - but I am also 6 weeks post pregnancy and hormonal.
I can say that 2 years ago today I had no children. Tomorrow marks Ronin's 2nd birthday. I am prepping for the pasty on Sunday and will be baking cupcakes for the kids. This will be a feat as I am finally pushing myself culinary-wise. Today is Ronin's birthday. By the time I saw my little man he and Sean were already playing in the basement. He loves it! We have a playroom for the kids. Ronin says "yeah" in a way that denotes he really means it. There is No in a tone we understand and a "uh-huh" that is totally Curious George. There is a "good" that accompanies a hand pumping after he pretends to eat something and says "Mmm". He asks for a "show?" knows all the characters on the Mickey Mouse Club Hose show - and dances along with June on Little Einstein’s. He also calls Leo = Eyo. He is working hard to communicate and we are working on easing him out of tantrums. He had a piece of cake for dessert - chocolate and vanilla and he loved it. When Sean and I tried to sing Happy Birthday he cried out. We tried to talk about birthday's all day and we got the same reaction. But he loved the cake! My little man is 2.
I had slept in until 8am as I was up a lot w/ Autumn last night. More fitful then when her Grandma Barbara was here. She was GREAT with her. Now we will have to work on a new schedule as she is 6wks and her days and nights have switched - I think. She really couldn’t be more perfect. An easy baby - a joy - a true help in our new transitioning world. She sleeps through Ronin's yelling and is sweet and soft. I am writing her song and it goes to the tune of Rio by Duran Duran:
Your name is Autumn and you're my little girl
I dreamt you up and brought you into the world
Your nature's gentle and you're soft to the touch
Your mommy and daddy and Ronin love you very much
You have two big blue eyes and a little upturned nose
You got your daddy narrow feet and slender toes
Still working on more for her
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