I survived 2 kids: Part 2

I got to watch baby Brody again yesterday and by noon I questioned whether it was possible to care for 2 kids at once. My helper Caleb, turned into jealous Caleb. He would whine and sadly say, "Momma. Momma. Momma" if I held Brody. I pulled out a play mat for Brody to lay under and I was reminded of the big kid bullies at Barro's pizza last week who did not want Caleb in the playhouse because he was little. Caleb wanted to play with the toys hanging down and pulled the contraption apart at one point. I didn't want a bully kid so I quickly packed up the mat and moved onto something else. When it was time for Caleb to eat lunch, Brody was hungry too and feeding two kids at once is no party! Caleb learned patience by spilling his cup of water on the floor, entertaining himself for a bit by splashing in the small puddle.

By noon Brody had fallen asleep and Caleb was due shortly for a nap as well. I was in need of a break and some peace. After naps, my mind had changed about caring for 2 kids. They were joyful and calm, playing nicely together. I rocked them both in my lap at one point and felt there was no other place I'd rather be. It was a squeaky rocking chair of love!

Caleb still loves babies, but he showed me that he can get jealous if all of my attention is not on him. Kerry reminded me that it will be different when a baby is around all of the time. Okay, I feel better about having another one!