Yesterday I was carrying Madi while doing chores and wondering to myself "Why do some people think it is awful to carry your kid around all the time?" Ok, I get the part where it makes it a little harder to get things done, but overall it is kind of fun for me. I did it with Shep too. Sometimes I would put on the little baby frontpack and clean the whole house. It allows me time to be close to my babies, and since I am a working mom, every minute counts. I guess it is the more natural thing for me. We don't have set schedules, or feeding times, bed times are "about" this time, but it is flexible. And as babies, they sleep in my room. Often in my bed. I know the baby wisers are freaking out right now and shaking their heads :) It works for me...and Sammy. It was our family decision. We didn't know it until we brought Shep home from the hospital, but having him with us was what felt right. Plus with nursing, it just makes life super easy. So I carry my kids. Both of them. Shep still likes to be held sometimes and loves to sit in my lap to cuddle whenever it is free. I would rather have my lap full of kids, or a baby on my hip than kids that didn't want my complete attention and affection. Shep often tells me through out the day how much he loves me and every time I hear it fills me with joy. I became a mom because I wanted to be a mom. It wasn't about convenience or schedules. It was about love, joy, and a blessing I didn't even understand until it happened. (but on a side note, don't think because I'm all lovey dovey I spare the rod!)
Today at church I got all teary eyed (which happens often at church.) They were doing baptisms and I become so overcome with emotion when I see people give their life to Christ. Buried in the likeness of his death, raised in the likeness of his resurrection. I can't wait for my children to make that decision. I have become so much more sentimental at church since I had children. The fact that He gave His only son has always been precious, but after having my own son, it became more realistic (if that makes sense) Or maybe I just became a big sleep deprived, hormonal, emotional mess after having kids. Lol. Which ever it is, I appreciate it a little more.
I'm about to start a new workout program...I am hoping it is as good as I have heard in the past. I will keep everyone posted. I still have 15 lbs of Madi to get rid of and 15 lbs of Shep too. Hopefully this new workout will get me over this plateau. Apparently going to the gym for 1.5 hours 3-4 times a week isn't working....
I don't see anything wrong with carrying them around. I still carry Kiera all the time (luckily she still only weighs 24 lbs) and Breck and even AJ (who is 13) still love to "snuggle" and hug me. It means so much that we are raising our children with such love and compassion and it sounds as you are doing the same. It will only help them be loving and compassionate adults and there doesn't seem to be enough of that in the world these days. Keep it going and good luck on the new work out routine too!!
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