So I was thinking the other night all sentimental thoughts because I was up all night, for the the third night in a row, rocking an ill baby. For the record I think now we're officially done with the ill part, not the baby rocking! But, as I was saying, sentimental thoughts....Your mind tends to wander at 3am. A few things I wanted to write down so as never to forget. Things like baby language because I am sure the older you get, the more removed from your memory it becomes. This is why no one, but mom of course, understands the special speech impediment. For example; when Emi was little there was "cactus" (fact-us), "hospital" (host-i-pol) and "ahh sugars!" A personal favorite. When Billy was little he called strawberries nummalies. Or how about how he says "to infinity and beyond" and "all aboard". It's not recreatable, it's almost as if he can do it with only vowels through his nose. Or how about how completely easy all three of them have been to put to bed! On a healthy night of course. Just little random thoughts that pass through your head while you have a completely totally sweet baby draped over your shoulder like a lovey all your own.
Then I started thinking about our new president-elect...And like most "wanna-be" upper, middle-class suburban moms I must disclose that I voted for the other guy. (I'm wandering down a really sketchy road here, but I am for the record writing all of this not to impose my political will, but because I started this blog thing for my own personal posterity and I think someday I might want to revisit these thoughts. So excuse whatever your about to read, please!) I voted for the other guy not because I don't hope for change, or believe our country could do better, but simply put, dare I say...because he's a republican. I am comfortable with the right to bear arms, earn what you work for (and get to keep it, DUH) and keeping government out of every nook and cranny of my life. All those crazy republican things. However, I am excited to see what happens now, what Obama is able to deliver on... What an amazing thing for him and his family. I really hope he is the change we all needed right now, regardless of party affiliation. Crazy thoughts at 3am, while I think of how sweet my babies can be and what the future I feel so helplessly out of control of holds for them. Can you imagine the crazy thoughts running through Michelle Obama's mind at 3am lately? WOW. Behind it all they are the parents of two sweet little babies all their own. So, I hope, for everyone's sake, that keeps the new administrations hopes for the future at the forefront of their thoughts too....
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Isn't it amazing what goes through your head when you are rocking a sick baby in the middle of the night. I have done that the past week too sometimes with tears thinking of how I wish I could do this again and how quickly all of this goes. Sleepless nights suck but one day soon we will miss them. I hope Obama comes through for us too. I voted for him because I am a Democrat not necessarily because he is the best man for the job (I loved Hillary). We are in such an uncertain time and I thank god that I can look at our babies sweet faces everyday (snotty noses and all)! I love our friendship and I very much enjoy reading everything you write.
Us girls think alike..I too didn't vote for Obama but I have to say I'm hoping and praying for the best. We watched him on 60 minutes last night and we were both impressed and excited. Change..we need it. As for our sweet babies I hate how fast they grow and we do so need to cherish those sweet, calm moments with them. Great post!
Don't forget Emi's "born baby" phase. So sweet. I'm going to go cry now, thanks a lot. :)
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