Wednesday was Emmett's birthday. We went to a Korean restaurant in town here, and had cupcakes and cookies back home. Pretty low-key celebration just the 3 of us. He has big birthday parties planned for the next two weekends.
This week has been an odd sort of week. Despite Emmett's adaptablity, it is still clear to me that attachment is still a process. Some days, for no clear reason Emmett will just dissolve into tears. I hold him, and sing a few songs which normally cheer him up, but mostly he just wants me to hold him. Naptime is a family affair now - minus Craig. I lay in his bed with him while he falls asleep. I used to be able to get up after he was out and do a load of laundry or finish cleaning up the kitchen, but lately, if I'm not there when he wakes up - it's more tears. So I've resigned myself to leaving the kitchen a mess and the laundry piling up. It's a tough call these decisions. I obviously won't be able to stay with him through his nap at daycare. And I won't be there if he needs a hug. I'm sure these are feelings any parent has when they prepare to leave their child in someone else's care during the day.
I can only pray that God will be Emmett's comforter when I (or Craig) aren't there. I hope that Emmett knows we love him and we're here to stay. But I can't blame him for being a little skeptical of that. He's heard it all before - albeit in a different language.
Speaking of language - Emmett has mastered "bless you" after everyone (including Moby) sneezes. He also has switched from ah nee oh to "no". I actually prefered ah nee oh! =)
Well, he's up. Which means I'm on for Omma-duty!
1 comment:
The crying thing is definitely part of that age. My boys will occasionally throw a major fit at daycare. I think it has to do with them not having a lot of control over the situations.
I am impressed that he naps though.
Happy Birthday Emmett! You are very loved.
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