Different

This whole experience of being a parent to two kids is teaching me just how different every child really is, and how your parenting style needs to constantly adapt in order to meet each child's needs. With Savvy, for the longest time, we had our game down. She was pretty easy and didn't fuss at all. She was content to be left to play independently in an exersaucer or on the floor with some toys. And she just seemed effortless. With Miles it's been different. He came to us older than Savvy did. She was just shy of three months old when she came home, he was just shy of eight months. In my mind I thought it wouldn't be that different since he's still so young, but I think I may have underestimated just how big a difference four months can make. Miles was held a LOT at his foster home, which was evidenced by the fact that he used to scream if you tried to put him down- anywhere- ever. We've worked him up to being able to hang out in the high chair with some snacks while we cook dinner or do dishes and he can now sit and play for ten minutes in his exersaucer (if you're sitting right next to him). But he's still a much needier baby than we were used to from the first time around. It's been challenging keeping patience when you have a child that cries and fusses when they're not hungry or wet or tired. I'm trying to remind myself it's probably teething, but there are moments it just feels overwhelming to try and console someone who is not drawing any comfort from you.

That said, it's not all bad. We had a great early afternoon. We stopped by the consignment sale in Roseville and picked up some stuff for the kids, then headed over to Incredible John's Pizza for lunch. Savvy had a BLAST playing games and riding the roller coaster and frog jumper. For the first time she was also able to ride the twister ride. Naturally I let D go with her. After we got home we took the kids out for a bike ride. Miles loved riding in the bike trailer with his sister and getting to see the neighborhood. We loved that we could get out without having to get a baby sitter or use a stroller. I have a feeling we'll be doing a lot more biking in the future. Let's hope the future will also involve some happier babies. :)