But I don't want to be. Why not? Why am I not clamoring for a week to myself somewhere on an island? I'm not entirely sure. The thought of even being away from her for a weekend terrifies me. It's certainly not because I think that somehow I am the only one in the world capable of caring for her. Quite the opposite, in fact.
It's nice to know that we're not linked solely by nursing anymore. I know I used her need to nurse (and abject refusal to drink formula or expressed breast milk from a bottle or sippy cup past the age of six weeks old) as a little bit of an excuse never to be away from her for very long, but really it was also my emotional need to be with her getting in the way. Yes, she frustrates me sometimes and pushes me to the breaking point occasionally, but we're a pretty good team.
It's going to be hard learning to be away from her (if I ever have the need to do it!!).
P.S. Bye bye stupid nursing bras!!!!!!!!!
3 comments:
Yay!! Congratulations on a successful weaning. I know Charbunny loves to be near you as much as you love to be near her! I can't wait to see her in 9 days. Woo hoo!!!!!
Okay, so I just sent you an email via our mom's group site, and saw the link to your blog, so I had to check it out, I love to blog read!(BTW, I used the pix you took of Hailey crying and put it on my blog! Too Cute!!)
You are so stinkin' hilarious. I scrolled down and read a few other posts... I love the one about the note in Charlotte's pocket at the airport! You are too funny.
P.S Congrats on weaning! I only made it 9 months!
I'm going to add myself as one of your followers now! =)
You two are an excellent team! I really admire your dedication to Charlotte and to nursing a full year! Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment! On to new adventures, right?
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