Comments on: Not Starting Over; Starting Anew

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:32:18 +0000

Wow Janalee! This is awesome! I can’t wait to follow your journey. We have a lot of catching up to do as this year appears to have been life changing for both of us. Talk to you soon! Olivia

By: Lori in Denver

Lori in Denver — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:15:20 +0000

‘* I won’t shower every day. Ridiculous concept.”

Love this.

And yes, I agree that the graduation to drop-off parties would be tough ground to give up. Among the toughest.

By: reyna

reyna — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:14:39 +0000

thz is zo true

By: Kagey

Kagey — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:13:32 +0000

I think I hit my stride as a mom when #3 was born, precisely for the reasons you list. And I like “starting anew” — each kiddo is a brand new experience.
And now that we’re past the truly baby stage (#3 is 22 months) I find I have a lot less in common with brand new moms. It’s funny how quickly the minutia of breastfeeding, swaddling, and the transition to solids seem booooring once you’re past those stages.
Great post!

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:33:56 +0000

I can imagine that once you’ve graduated from the baby stage, it would be a challenge to go back! But, like you said, you know what to expect this time around, and that’s more than half the battle.

And, what’s this I hear you can actually leave a kid at a party and come back later!? There’s a stage that involves that!? Cool! I can’t wait!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:07:04 +0000

My older two were 4 and 6 when their little brother joined the fold. You’re right on about the things you’re prepared for at this stage of the game. And I surprised myself with how mellow I’ve become about a lot of that. Maybe that’s age.

What I wasn’t prepared for: Working a baby’s schedule around the demands of the school-age children’s schedule, rather than working around the baby’s schedule (the baby’s schedule is much, much easier!).

Having said that, and, knowing that we’re done: I do confess to a smidge of baby envy! How fun it’s going to be!

By: Amber's Crazy Bloggin' Canuck

Amber's Crazy Bloggin' Canuck — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:08:10 +0000

This is soooo true! I was so uptight with my first children and my perspective would really change if I had a third.

Plus, I’m a lot more tired and old these days.