Saturday, March 29, 2008

Observations on motherhood

In the month since Kaitlyn was born, I've learned that:
• That little pooch left on a mother's stomach after childbirth is quite convenient for propping up the baby to breastfeed.
• When using a breastpump, it can be quite entertaining to bet on which breast will "win."
• What gives mom gas will give baby gas, and the bigger of the two will not necessarily be the one who "toots" the loudest.
• The phrase "getting ready for company" actually means "putting on a shirt."
• Baby wipes are an acceptable alternative to actually bathing.
• Having a little girl does not mean you won't get "shot" during a diaper change.

I think Alan's proudest moment to date was when we discovered Kaitlyn has a talent for projectile pooping. She did it several time in the hospital, but I've learned counteroffensive tactics since the last time, when she squirted me, the wall, floor and her isolette, which was so thoroughly coated the nurses had to take it apart to clean!

4 comments:

Priscilla said...

Have you learned how to 'squirt' milk across the room yet? A little practice and you can annoy everyone in your life with a warm sticky spray.

She is just adorable. I love her little expressions. And the hair! My goodness she has a lot of hair.

Happy to hear you and baby are doing well.

Goodboy Norman Featherstone said...

Those are some hilarious things that I would never think of, but I have no kids. Very funny stuff!

Anonymous said...

I love that picture of Kaitlyn and Alan!!! It is so sweet!!

Lizzy said...

Ha, just hilarious! Kaitlyn's adorable.

Sparky