Having a singleton after having twins is such a sweet experience! Don't get me wrong, taking care of Tessa and Annie as newborns was it's own kind of fun, but it's hard to enjoy little quiet moments with one baby while the other is waiting for their turn, usually not so patiently. No wonder so many daily activities with the twins were not as enjoyable as they should be. Most notable this time around is the joy in holding Mary after a feeding without hastily putting her down to move on to her sister; and the pleasure in changing her diaper or her clothes without continually glancing over my shoulder to entertain the baby wailing for her change; or just being able to hold her as much as she wants to be held, without feeling guilty for neglecting her sister.
Bathtime with the twins at this age was not a fun experience, so it was an unexpected joy to give Mary her first bath yesterday while all of the big girls were napping. I truly enjoyed her every grimace and sigh. Focusing all of my attention on her while she relaxed in the water was such a treat. What a difference it makes to have one baby at a time - go figure! :)
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She's reminding me a lot of Clara in pictures! LOve that you get to savor a singleton this time around :)
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