A few days ago Logan went on his first big adventure with his Grandparents who live in St. George. They came and got him and he will be staying there for almost a week. This past year I've told him that he could stay in St. George without mom or dad anytime. He told me he had to wait until he turned 5. A week after his birthday we were driving somewhere and he said, "Mom, I'm officially 5. I can stay with Grandpa Don and Grandma Laura. Call them!" and I did.
With Logan gone I realize how much work three kids has been. My days are a whirl wind, bouncing from one child to the next. Only having
Jace and Cameron I feel like I'm on a vacation. I find myself rediscovering Cameron. I try each day to give everyone attention, but I'm realizing how much I've been missing with Cameron. Cameron is such a chill kid, it's refreshing.
Jace still sleeps a lot during the day, so the past few days I have been able to give Cameron most of my attention all day. The last few days we've slowed down a notch and our days seem less active and stressful. Cameron is still in the stage where he doesn't question my choices or wants. He just says, "Good idea mom." He also will play with toys or just sit on the couch reading picture books on his own. He'll look at a book and randomly make up the story, saying words and letters (of course he isn't really reading, but I think it's awesome he is trying). Yesterday he wanted me to sing songs to him. His favorite song is Old McDonald. He enjoys coloring. He knows all the names of his colors, but when I ask them what color he is using every color is either yellow or blue. Cameron loves giving me hugs and kisses and tells me he loves me constantly. I'm very glad I'm having this time with Cameron.
Cameron turning one box into a car and the other into a bed.
Playing with his friend Kate at a new
splash pad.
Hanging out with his Uncle Mike at the zoo.
**Logan is having a GREAT time in St. George. His grandparents are spoiling him with love and attention-and lots of yummy food. When he calls he doesn't want to talk to me, he'll immediately asks for Cameron. I think this is soooo sweet. I can hear his little voice asking his buddy, "What are you doing? Do you miss me? You'll come here in a few days ok." Cameron and him will continue to have a little conversation that only they can understand. Cameron has been asking where Logan is and when we will go get him from school. I know they are very good buddies and it makes me happy to hear they miss each other. It's been a good four days with out my little buddy, and I miss him A LOT. Things just don't feel right around here without his constant talking and ideas of what we can do with our day.
Hanging out with his Uncle Mike at the zoo.
2 comments:
I bet Cameron is loving every second with his mommy! I think mothers of more than one child experience the exact same thing you are, but on different levels. There are days when Ava is so needy that I feel Ian spends much of his day alone on his playmat. I simply can't give him the undivided attention I gave Ava when she was his age. It just comes with the territory, I guess. Then there are other days, when Ian's teething or reflux is in overdrive, and I feel like all I do is tell Ava to go and play (again, alone). The guilt I feel is overwhelming, but then I remember that I am only one person and I can't be everywhere at once. I do my best, and someday, my kids can entertain each other!
Enjoy your week!
It is so amazing how siblings can be so different - how they make up for the other's weaker points and balance each other. I notice that in my own kids and think how entirely differetn the dynamics would be without any one of them. Amazing. SO glad you got a needed break from your sweet energy zapper :) It'll be good to see you in a couple days.
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