The newest member of the baby niece clan was born this week. Kate Michelle (all nine pounds three ounces of her) made her way into this world on December 18th. Seeing the change in dynamic of my brother's family has brought a newfound awareness to the need for balance. Quite literally as I was holding the newborn Kate AND my own toddler, while trying to get the pacifier back into the baby's mouth. I wasn't successful. Then there is trying to balance your attentions between the baby and the one who was there first, although most of the time Rachel is proud to play the role of older sister, her own baby doll in tow. There is also the sense of balancing out the family-mom, dad, two kids. And let's not forget, trying to restore inner balance following the birth of a baby. Some of us are still struggling with that one, a year and a half later. The best balancing acts are those with adequate support systems and it is vital that as friends and family we recognize this during times of transition for those we care about. I am incredibly proud of my brother and sister in law and am honored to be along on their journey through parenthood.
Congratulations to the best parents Baby Kate (and Rachel) could ask for.
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Robin, you are a great sisterinlaw and I am so happy that Lisa has you for support. Sometimes a Mom doesn't have all the answers, imagine that!!!!!!!!!
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