Sunday, September 11, 2011

The Kind of MOTHER I am....

I have found out a few new things about myself and the way  I parent after having Chiara. I have NO tolerance for whiny bratty little boys. lol! Don’t get me wrong, I love my son but it seems since we had brought Chiara home from the hospital, Cameron took on a whole new attitude. He acts as though he lost everything he ever had in his short little life thus far. 
JUST A LITTLE ATTITUDE
I’ll be honest I was more tired in the beginning than before I  had her but ALWAYS tried my best to never let myself take it out on him. He is deprived of nothing more than he was before his sister arrived. He actually gets away with much more than he did before because I have less time to fight with him! :D 

I am not against the butt spanking, time outs, or just putting him in his room for a bit. NOW MORE THAN EVER!  He still is just as spoiled (guaranteed part of the bad behavior problem) and I love him more. Seeing him grow into being such a good big brother couldn’t make me any happier!

Though I hate temper tantrums, whining for no reason, smart remarks, his growing knowledge of sarcasm (at 2... kind of a shock to me), pointing his little fingers at me; I love him more because even through all the bad times we come out on top and it grows with his personality and who he is! I love everything they do (after the fact of course) and can’t wait to live and deal with what’s to come!

A Princess Was Born July 11, 2011

A seeming pointless visit to the hospital that was thought to be false labor turned into one of the most exciting nights of our little growing family’s life. Chiara Lynn Manzone was born. There she was after a very short labor of 13 minutes; 6 lb. 13 oz. 21 inches long. She was healthy and the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen! 
A little late to update... I KNOW! She is 2 months old today! So far she has been a blessing, she sleeps almost through the night, eats all the time, and is healthy as can be. I don’t think I could ask for much more! 
As filled with change as life has been for us all, Cameron has taken to the adjustment quite well! He loves Chiara more than I had anticipated and I honestly thought I would have issue between the two of them for a while! He is helpful and happy (SUCH AN AMAZING BIG BROTHER)! 
Onto new topics!!!!!