This child…..

My daughter has been so excited for baby #2, as are we!  She’s always asking about the baby and what will happen when the baby comes, and what she can help with.  Since we have a log way to go I explain to her, but I also try and help her understand how long it will actually be.

Yesterday she was attending once of her art classes, and when my husband went to pick her up the instructor told him that our daughter had been a bit upset.  She had gone in a corner by herself and then when the instructor went to get her she asked her what was wrong….she said that her mommy is in bed and can’t do anything and she misses doing things with me, but that I have a baby now.  My heart sank….I love this child so much, and I know it has bee so hard…to have someone with you but nit with you.  I’m home all day, but I’m not with her.  The things we used to do together…so many things, are now happening with other people.  I try to tell myself in the scheme of things it’s for shot period of time, but what will happen to my daughter in that time?  There’s no question, ever since she found out, even tough exited, something is different.  At first I thought it was just starting school longer days, different kids, teachers, etc.  Now I’m not so sure.

I don’t really have a plan here, but I am going to try and spend more quality time with her.  Even if it’s on my bed.  If I can do that everyday, I hope that will just give comfort, where there is none right now.  You can’y go wrong with extra love and attention…right?

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