Meg and Kate

I feel like I've been giving Meg so much attention these past few days . . . which I know she needs, with the arrival of Kate and all. So, today Kate and I had an outing. We went to the "Mom and Me" connection group . . . a breastfeeding support group sponsored by Northside Hosptial. I went with Meg -- religiously, never missed a meeting -- and loved it. I enjoyed it just as much today with Kate . . . and I learned a bit about the spitting up issue, which was great. I hope Kate enjoyed her time with just Mommy.

But what did I talk about 1/2 the time I was there? MEG.

I know it's hard, but I can't stop comparing these two girls. If something is different with Kate, I can't help but wonder if something is wrong. I'm positive this will pass . . . that the comparisons will soon stop. Once Kate's little personality starts to shine, I'm sure I'll keep treating her like Meg # 2.

Right?

Kate is the sweetest baby . . . so docile and just so beautiful. I kiss her and snuggle her all the time -- she's a very snuggly baby. Still, I don't know why I always compare her to big sister. I try not to, but some of it must just be nautral.

Right?

Anyway . . .

When I returned home from my morning with Kate, Meg was snoozing on the couch with the babysitter. What a sweetie.

Then I put her to bed, only to hear her cry out for me about 10 minutes later. She wanted to rock in the rocking chair . . . and because Kate was sleeping peacefully (in her car seat!), I was able to rock Meg.

I've sung a particular lullabye to her for her entire life -- from the Backyardigans . . . you can listen to it here . . .


Anyway, today, as we rocked and I sang . . . Meg started to sing along. The 'hush hush' part, in particular. It nearly made me cry. I couldn't belive she was singing along.

She melts my heart. And Kate does too . . . in her new baby ways. I love both of my girls, and I still can't even believe we have TWO.