B got her first certificate today (well, besides the official "birth" one...) We finished our Infant Massage class today, and it was such a wonderful experience for both of us (probably me more, but we'll pretend!)
Over the last three weeks, we have learned techniques to help relieve belly problems, teething, and to just generally soothe the baby. And while all of these maneuvers were wonderful to learn, the most valuable thing i got out of the class was having time with just B and me. It really felt like the first time in five months (yes- she is five months old TODAY!), that we have had our own time. Yeah, we have our four hours three times a week while M is at school, but it's not the same. During those days, i am literally running full speed trying to get a million things done. i barely slow down enough to nurse her (i have been known to walk from room to room with her attached...), let alone sit still with relaxing music playing under dim lights to focus one hundred percent of my attention on her. it was wonderful. I am sad that our "forced" bonding time has come to an end, because as much as i say i'll make time in the day to continue this, i know myself, and it will become an afterthought each and every day.
i know it's hard to find time to balance life, home, husband, friends, and to add in balancing time between two kids- both of whom really need their own special attention and focus... it's enough to make your head spin. this class is offered again in a month, and i'm really thinking i'm going to do it again. if for nothing else, then at least i know i'll have three full hours over three full weeks with nothing else weighing on my mind. with no other commitments butting up against it, making me rush in and out. with nothing other than my time with a bottle of oil, me and my five-month-old baby!
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