Rockin the Talkin

Miles has made tremendous progress vocally in the last few weeks. All of the sudden we are having conversations with him. TWO sided ones. He's saying 3 or 4 words together and is really able to express what he wants. This is good and bad because it means I am forever responding to requests for this or that. I do draw the line, but some days I'm still figuring out where I want it. He's become very particular as well, wanting drinks in certain cups and for you to push him on the swing only by touching his feet. It trips me out to ask him questions and have him say "Yeah". "You're pretty hyper, did grandpa give you soda at his house?" "Yeah." "Did daddy have strippers here while mommy was at the store?" "Yeah".

I have been told that kids are great until they start talking, but so far I really enjoy talking with this kid. Sure he asks for more stuff and it's sometimes more work, but he can also say "I love you mommy" and folks there's nothing better.

Give me strength

Things are tough here lately. Miles is really struggling. He just does not want me to have anything to do with Danika. When it's just the 3 of us at home he has a complete meltdown when I go to hold / change / feed her. I am trying to use distraction and I have also committed to spending at least 30 minutes playing on the floor with him without Danika around, but so far it's not effective. It breaks my heart. I feel for him but at the same time I still need to meet her basic needs.
Normally this blog is just about me sharing my experience and I'm not really interested in commentary about my parenting choices however if anyone has been there and has any advice, I'm all ears.