We’ve been home now with the baby for a week.  I’m not sure I can account for much of that time, but overall I think we are doing well.  So far, a second baby is much easier than the first time!  Arlo is just a dream to take care of, he is a great sleeper and eater so far and doesn’t seem to mind big brother’s aggressive forms of affection.  Zach has had a rough time here and there; he seems particularly jealous of nursing and chooses that time to act up.   And then other times he is so sweet with the baby.  Sometimes Zach says “me want my mommy back” and it just breaks my heart.  I wish I could explain to him that this little baby will someday be the most important person in his life.  

 I’ve bonded with Arlo faster than I remember bonding with Zach.  He just fits right into our lives and completes our family.  I’ve always wanted two kids and now I have them.  And it is a lot easier to savor these baby days and night feedings when I know that I won’t be doing this again.  Speaking of feedings, he is waking up now for a snack.  I’ll try to write more later.