February 14, 2007 | Mama Smith
welcome new husband
When sharing our sadness over B’s struggle with Levi’s arrival, our midwife said the best way she could describe it to us would be if I had the following conversation with Matthew…
You know, Matthew. I absolutely love being married to you. You’re such an amazing husband and you mean so much to me. I love marriage so much, in fact, that I’ve decided to bring home this New Husband. I’m going to love him just as much as I love you and wow, he sure is amazing too. Just like you!
Now you’ll just have to get used to the fact that New Husband is going to sleep with me, while you’re in the room next door. And he’s going to have certain special feeding privledges with me that you can’t have. And when he’s crying, he’s kind of going to have to be first priority, okay?
Don’t be upset, hun. New husband loooves Matthew. New husband is Matthew’s friend. Be nice to New Husband. No touching his face, but you can touch his toes. Look, he’s smiling at you…oh wait, that’s just gas.
No wonder this is such an adjustment for the poor guy. No wonder he dropped Goodnight Moon on Levi’s face this morning, and later smacked him in the stomach. I’d do the same thing to New Wife, if Matthew ever decided to bring one home. Regardless, he’s been in the Listening Chair (first discipline implementation in the Smith house) 6 times already today.
The “New Husband” is still snoozing away his new time here on planet earth. This is all we see of him these days, besides the occasional gassy smile (he has his mom’s dimples!) or wobbly-eyed gaze.
Matthew took B out for a romp in the snow this morning, to give me a break from his whiny, clingyness. Now he’s off for a snooze, which I should be doing myself.
REPOST: Like the themed background? I had been wondering where Matthew had placed a valentine’s gift for me that he’d been working on :) He kept saying all morning, I just had to look harder. I didn’t notice it until I just posted right now. And to Matthew, of course, I’ll keep marrying you each morning…and being passionately annoyed, as I’m sure I’ll keep up that end of the bargain for you as well. Oh, Horrible-Transitioning-Fear-Monger, me :)
Mary Hand said,
AC,
That is the greatest idea – to have a welcoming home party for Levi, in order to help Brighton understand the transition more. I’ll have to store that idea away for the future.
And, very cute background Matthew!
Enjoy the snow (and ice). I’m working from home today—a nice option, especially on days like today. And, Brian doesn’t have school . . . a Valentine’s Day treat!
Love ya lots,
Mar
LaVerne & Rex said,
‘splain to me how Brighton is going to
“romp” in that survival tent on Matt’s
back? Your mid-wife must be a very
insightful person….good illustration
of Brighton’s concerns. Amy, he prob.
needs some alone time with YOU too…
away from the house….you are the one
he probably thinks has been taken away
by Levi. Hang in, guys, it will pass.
We have SNOW! Lots of it and COLD to
go with it. Dogs in the house and very
happy to be here. Cats (lots ) in the
garage. You should see them greet Rex
when he comes home at nite. They jump
up on the plant stand by the door to get a turn at petting.
amy Case said,
amy, matthew and B congratulations on the new baby boy! I am so happy for you all and may God bless you in this new chapter of your lives as a growing family. Much Love, amy, keith and harper
alina said,
AC- I switched addresses for my blog. I am now at www.kodattfamily.blogspot.com. Need for more privacy! Anyhow, thanks for the email. I will email you with questions as the time gets closer and my fears/curiosities become stronger about delivery. Take care.
Alina
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