The constant chatter, the incessent need to discuss poopy diapers, the blow-by-blow of what babies do, how they do it, why they need mama's milk (from boooobies, of course) flow from her with ease; all with a babydoll perched on her hip, or shoulder as she gently shushes it and pats it on the back.
Since the day my brother and sister-in-law announced their pregnancy Comedian as been asking "When is Auntie's baby coming out of she's belly?" The tone of the questions became more intense, corresponding - it seemed - with the girth of Auntie's belly. Lately, she was desprately whining at us putting elongated silences between each word to emphasize how serious it was. "When...Is...Auntie's....Baby...Coming...Out....Of...She's....BELLY?"Needless to say, I was more-than-mildly shocked today at her hesitancy to greet her new cousin.
Apparently, the real thing isn't exactly what she pictured in her head!
Elijah Daniel (held by big brother) finally arrived late last night after an unexpectedly long and difficult labor.
And this was as close as my baby-lovin', pretend diaper changin', bottle feedin', back-pattin', shoulder-shushin' Comedian would get.
And this was as close as my baby-lovin', pretend diaper changin', bottle feedin', back-pattin', shoulder-shushin' Comedian would get.
Apparently, the real thing isn't exactly what she pictured in her head! 
A family - complete, I'm told. Congratulations on your baby boy.
16 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS on your new family member! He is sooo cute!
He is adorable. Congrats to your brother and SIL.
Funny how kids react to babies.
Congrats on your nephew!
Maybe Comedian sensed that a real baby wasn't quite all play-time fun. Interesting. I'm sure she'll warm up to him soon enough.
Congratulations to the new parents...and Congrats to you guys for your new nephew!
Hey Comedian...what's up? Maybe she had it all predicted with the baby doll, and the real one overwhelmed her a bit?
ICLW
Wow. What beautiful children. Congrats on the new edition to your family.
ICLW
Awww congrats on your new nephew!
ICLW
Happy ICLW!
Once again, congratulations to your whole family on the birth of a baby boy cousin/son.
How sweet that the Comedian was a bit nervous to meet the baby. I love it. I bet as he gets older, she'll momma him perfectly.
*HUGS*
Congrats on the new addition! I think for a lot of kids, the reality of a new baby isn't as fun as what they think it will be:-)
ICLW#117
Congrats on the addition to your family!
Sometimes I think that baby dolls give kids a false sense of what babies are all about. Even the dolls that cry, or pee, or eat, don't do them all at once.
What a cute baby! Kids never react the way we expect the to--I think it is to keep us on our toes!
Your children are sooooo cute!! really lovet the quotes!
Love, Fran
*ICLW*
Thanks for your sweet comment! Your kiddos are adorable!
ICLW
Congrats on the new nephew! He's beautiful!
Congrats on your nephew! Hopefully the Comedian will get a little taste of really baby lovin'...and find out she likes the real deal as well.
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