Tuesday, October 13, 2009

New Found Respect

So I had the joy and pleasure of keeping my niece Katelyn for a few days while her Mommy and Daddy went on a cruise (can we say Jealous!!). I don't know if you all remember, but dear sweet Katelyn was born on November 2nd, 2008. And I don't know if you all remember, but dear sweet *bratty bully* Brandon was born on August 21st, 2008. And if you don't get what I'm getting at...This is as close as I'll ever get to having twins, and I have a new found respect for Mommies of Multiples! Those kids absolutely wore me out!! But those few days were the most enjoyable days; watching them play and explore and fight over toys was so much fun and I'm so grateful that Katelyn's Mommy and Daddy trusted me enough to let her stay with me while they were gone.
Katelyn and Brandon fussed, played, ate, bathed, and slept together like champs. Well, except for the playing, eating, and sleeping parts. But they fussed and did bath time well together! Play time and food time were a different story. I found out (well already knew but got to witness first hand) that they don't share very well. On the very first night with us, anything Katelyn put down Brandon would come behind her and pick up. He wouldn't take toys from her, but he would get them after she put them down and go put them somewhere else. There were a few times when he would steal a toy, and I knew he had done it because I'd hear her high pitch, only a dog should be able to hear it, shriek! But there was no biting, and only a small amount of hair pulling. And meals were done in assembly line fashion...I'd sit on the couch and they'd each stand at a knee and wait (ever so patiently of course) for their bites. Brandon just couldn't wait as long as Katelyn in between bites, because as you all know the kid never gets anything to eat, so he would pitch a small fit. But we made it through our meals and those three days with little to no hitch at all.
I greatly enjoyed spending time with my niece, as did Ben and even Russell. I hope Kacey and Craig go away again soon so that I can get her again! :) Oh yeah, to all of those who said I should have a little girl...Well there's no need for that because I can put Brandon's hair in a ponytail just fine!

1 comment:

The Lichtenberg's said...

That is adorable! Sounds like you guys are ready for number 3! Maybe a girl this time? I don't think Brandon is going to go for the bow in the hair thing much longer!