Yesterday I took Alex swimming at the local indoor pool, and it was just what we needed, Alex and I, some one on one time together. Ever since Max (aka "My name is Max and I'm a boobaholic") came along I literally have had zero time for Alex without a baby in my arms. I didn't realize how much I'd missed "me and my boy time" until it was just us playing in the pool together.
I know I'm much harder on him than I used to be. I don't let him get away with everything like I used to. I probably yell more and we don't do as many fun things. I hate to admit it, but I'd almost forgotten what a cool kid he is. It seems like every day is spent trying to contain him. Trying to keep him busy so I can take care of the baby or chores or whatever. Sadly, it's not as often that I'm down on the floor playing WITH him. The two hours we spent together at the pool was awesome. Joking and splashing each other. Playing games and floating around talking about rocket ships and dinosaurs and cars. Man, I didn't even know I missed him, but I did. I won't wait five months to have another Mommy and Alex day again that's for sure!
I love having conversations with Alex....he's so serious at times...and surprises me all the time with things I didn't realize he understood....I swear last time I had him in the car he read a sign posted outside a parking garage..."3 HOUR PARKING" he said to me looking out his car window....I looked back at him in the car seat and said, "you're right bud, that's what the sign says.???
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