Honey etc.

Over the past five months I have come to appreciate what everyone says about the second child. Sure they say it in jest...but it is true that with the second you do not have the same amount of time and attention to devote to every smile and giggle and funny face. But I know first hand that the second child is better for being the second and having an older sister to light the path.

For the second, for Cameron, it isn't that you love them less - in many ways you may be able to "love" them more because you aren't overwhelmed with all the newness but sometimes Cameron who is doing miraculous things like finding her binkie and bringing it to her mouth (likely 50% intentional) and smiling at the sight of another face yet it often takes a back seat since Mackenzie is bursting with creative juices and putting so many thoughts together.

Example 1: This morning Cameron vocalized her frustration when her mobile stopped which is an achievement and a half (and the first time I noticed her doing this). A few minutes later I asked Mackenzie Bill's name. She said "Daddy" and I asked what his other name was (to which she usually replies - Bill) and her response was "Honey". [Yesterday Mackenzie said that Cameron's name was "Camilicous" which we call her often]

Example 2: Cameron finished her first 8 oz bottle today. We had offered her 8 ounces before but she never finished them so it was a bit monumental. At the time Mackenzie was in potty training mode and therefore naked. Just before I fed Cam, Mac asked if she could use the step stool so after the momumental 8 oz bottle I walked over to a very wet Mackenzie. I said to her "Mackenzie did you pee" to which she replied "Guys I don't pee" and she was right the wetness was just from playing in the sink.

Example 3: Prompted by Jacob's use of the jumper we dusted off the baby einstein for Cameron today. She sat in it for the first time and although her feet would hit the floor - they were just a little shy as she doesn't extend them the whole way. We decided it would still be good for her to use but just not to leave her in for long. As Cam was sitting in the exersaucer Mackenzie brought over two rings piled on top of each other to Cameron. And said "Here Cam, Sandwich"