Changes...

can cause a lot of stress and anxiety in one's life. They can happen smoothly or come with a lot of bumps in the road. I personally do not like change. I have my routine, my sense of normal, that I like to maintain. When this delicate balance is thrown off course, I tend to be the type that becomes very anxious and stressed.

However, with Eli's arrival, the transition has (so far) happened very smoothly! Sure, I don't like not getting much sleep and there have already been a few times when grumpiness has prevailed but he has come into our lives and it seems like he has always been here! He is a much happier/easier baby than Brianna was. Maybe it is because we know what we are doing this time around and what to expect, I really don't know.

Unfortunately, Brianna seems to be like me in adjusting to change...she is very stressed! While she is obviously head over heels in love with her bubby, she is also very jealous! Granted her schedule/routine has been anything but normal despite adding a new baby to the list. She has been fussy and whiny and prone to throwing temper tantrums! We are constantly on her about not being in his face and having to be careful when she is around him. This has obviously led to some very frustrated parents!

But when she talks to him! I feel my heart melt with love and pride! She is always telling "Look at those beautiful eyes!"...something she hears me saying to him. She is very protective and possessive of him. She is obviously well on her way to becoming a great big sister! And this Mommy couldn't be happier!