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Musing on the Final Baby

by Shannon Hyland-Tassava  |  833 views  |  3 comments  |        Rate this now! 

The other day Genevieve fell asleep nursing, and though I know there will be many more instances of that occurrence in future months, I couldn't help but marvel at her heavy lids and her bear-cub snores, because one day this baby will never nurse to sleep again, but will instead twist her curious head and kick her big-baby legs and groan and giggle her way through her milky snacks, and this warm little pup crooked in just one arm will be a distant memory.

So: Genevieve is hitting her baby-stride, and I'm thrilled. And also, you know, a little bit sad.

 

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Shannon Hyland-Tassava is a psychologist, consultant, writer, and at-home mom to two small girls. She writes at www.mamainwonderland.blogspot.com.

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  • We are planning on stopping at two as well, I´ve had enough of pregnancy and childbirth! But it is a bit sad because they do grow so quickly. I think though, that the joys each day brings with the new accomplishments and discoveries will last for a few years yet.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Genesis on 15th October 2007

  • Oh, it's sad to think about the endings. We thought we were done at two. Now I have a 9, 6 and 7 month old. We changed our mind and are planning on having number four. I'm sure by THEN I'll be done!

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Shannon Hutton, M.Ed., M.P.A. on 5th September 2007

  • This was just beautiful. Made me all teary-eyed!

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Jen Creer on 17th August 2007

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