Room

We have been amazed at what a seamless transition it has been (so far) to have two children. I was pondering the wonder of the smaller of these two little men I get to know intimately for the next several years. I was thinking about how we began making room for Elliot as soon as we knew I was pregnant. We prepared and made room literally for him in Søren's bedroom. I tried to be mindful that I needed to shift from completely focusing my maternal energies on Søren, to focusing them on my unborn Elliot as well. I was mindful of him when I ate and when I walked. I prioritized time for him by doing Yoga and having time to just be with the belly and think on this new life. I began talking with Søren about everything we would do with Elliot once he was born, what toys we would share, and got excited as a whole family about the growth about to take place. Once Elliot arrived - at long last - there had already been such space cleared for him in our home and in our hearts that somehow it didn't seem like a big adjustment, it just seemed like he filled the space we had created for him.

Now, I think a huge part of that seamless feeling comes from the fact that he is such calm happy baby who sleeps extraordinarily well....but I think that making time for him and learning the juggle of prioritizing him even before his birth helped a little. As I reflect on having ample room for Elliot to fill in my heart I am rather convinced I have room for a few more...don't worry, not right away, but someday.