Karl and I went to Mexico for 3 weeks to visit Oma and Opa. We had a wonderful time. We were very spoiled. I could sleep longer and my parents helped a lot caring for Karl.
The first week we went to Acapulco, Karl enjoyed playing in the pool and the beach. He specially liked the sand and the ocean, he even took his first steps there. We also spent a lot of time with the cousins, uncles and aunts. Karl loves his cousins, specially Markus who is only one month younger. They loved playing together and sharing toys. Michel, who is 2 years older, loved pushing the stroller and always wanted to help when Karl needed his pacifier or sippy cup.
The weather was wonderful, and the food awesome. Needless to say, we enjoyed our stay in Mexico.
When we got back to the US it was also back to reality. Back to taking care of Karl by myself, cleaning and cooking. But it is really not that bad since Erik helps me a lot. I move slower this days so chores get accomplished at a very slow pace. But things get done... There are only 50 days to the due date and I don't know what to think. On one side I am very excited to meet the little guy and on the other side I just think on how to take care of two little children. I already have my hands full with little Karl. But I guess I will figure it out, I am not the first mom with two children. I wish though, I had the help that Mexican mothers have. I wish I had a nanny or somebody to help me around the house a couple of hours a day... but in Mexico labor is more affordable... Another concern I have is how Karl is going to react to the new family member. So far the world spins around him, so hopefully the transitions will be easy. A piece of good news is that my parents are coming to visit, that means I will have a lot of help. I am very happy about that, when Karl was born I really appreciated my moms help, I wouldn't have made it without her. She taught me a lot. This last year Erik's mom has also been a great support, taking Karl over for sleepovers, taking care of him when we were out of town, and helping me calm down when he had his first fever (just a week ago). So I know I am not alone and there is help if I need it.
This holiday season I will just take it easy... Erik hopes the baby will be born this year (his due date is the 1.5.2009) so we get a tax deduction. If so, he promised I will get my IPod touch. We will see what happens, one thing is for sure... I am not in a rush, the baby will come when we both are ready.
2 comments:
I guess the little guy could come in December! That seems so close!
Your baby is upsidedown (according to your baby countdown ticker), this is so exciting! Last time I met you you were only three months pregnant, can't belive you are almost done! Hope everything goes well with you two! Was Karl born on his due date or earlier/later?
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