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I have been indulging…

September 22, 2007 by Janice

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37wks-jackson-and-jan.jpgI have been indulging in extra time with my son lately, savoring these last few days of him as my only child.

It has been over five and a half years of only Jackson. Susan’s daughter Julia has helped to force Jackson to share the world a bit – but only part time. For the rest of the day, Jackson has remained the main feature in this house.

And so while I spend countless hours this busy September doing the “kindergarten pick-up/drop-off” routine and shuttling Jackson to all his other classes and programs, I am trying to consciously treasure this time with him. I don’t have to worry yet about a crying baby, desperately pleading with me to pull over and nurse her. I don’t have to tell Jackson to be quiet the baby is sleeping. I don’t have to split my time between two. No – right now, for a couple more weeks, Jackson can still be the center of my world.

Tonight, Jackson took full advantage. Somehow sensing that Mommy was not in a hurry to finish stories and end our bedtime chat, he manipulated his weary mom into a marathon conversation that included theology from the perspective of a very imaginative five year old boy. (I wish I had had a tape recorder, because there is no way I could remember and capture all he said. But it was quite entertaining!)

I know we will both be tired tomorrow. I know I should never let him stay up so late. But as my clever little monkey talked, I just kept remembering this tiny baby I brought home from the hospital. I remembered nursing him and praying over him, wondering who he would become and if I would be there to witness it.

I am so excited to meet our little girl. Jackson is too – the other night he leaned over my belly and commanded his little sister, “Break out tonight!” (I think he figures if she kicks enough, she could break out like a chick bursting through her shell.)

But, for these last few days, I am enjoying my time with Jackson, memorizing what it is like to be a mom to just him.

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26 Comments

  1. traci says

    November 12, 2007 at 2:16 am

    I loved this post. My kids are 15 months apart so I never really felt like I had “alone time” with either one of them. I cherished my daughter’s first year and now I will cherish the time I get to spend with my son when she is in kindergarten.

    That photo is priceless.

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  2. Tanja B says

    October 2, 2007 at 10:30 am

    Hi Janice,
    Thank you for sharing. Your post was so touching and heartwarming for me. Right now my husband and I are savoring our time with our first-born while we are praying and trying for our next child. God Bless You & Yours…

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  3. Pamela Kramer says

    September 28, 2007 at 10:07 pm

    Janice,
    That is so sweet. I remember doing the same thing with Darrien. There is a six year difference between he and Rex. Darrien actually wrote a letter to God requesting that I have a baby and along came Rex. Since then he has written another letter to God requesting twins. I have yet to put it in the mailbox. LOL

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  4. MyStarbucks says

    September 25, 2007 at 10:10 pm

    Janice, I am so excited for you. Children are a total gift from God and He knows just how to give great gifts doesn’t He? Enjoy the time you have with your son before your next gift arrives.

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  5. Tracy says

    September 23, 2007 at 10:40 pm

    Wow, what a beautiful post! Thank you for reminding me to cherish the time I have with my daughter as my only child. She is three, and we plan on having another baby soon, so this was a very timely post for me.

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  6. Carrie says

    September 23, 2007 at 5:30 pm

    That was one of the hardest things about going from a mom of 1 to 2 for me. I treasured those last moments of him being my only for months. The good thing is, the baby slept a lot when he got here, so we still had moments. We still like to sneak away together, all by ourselves and do something fun together. It’s a bitter-sweet time of life, but I promise your heart will dance with so much joy when you see your two children start to interact. It totally makes up for it. Enjoy your time together!

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  7. Tammy and Parker says

    September 23, 2007 at 11:53 am

    What a beautiful post. You do good work, my dear.

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  8. tanyetta says

    September 23, 2007 at 4:03 am

    this is a very sweet post.

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  9. My Quotidian Mysteries says

    September 23, 2007 at 3:03 am

    This is a lovely post – tender and poignant. Jackson’s been really blessed to have all this love and attention.

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  10. melody is slurping life says

    September 23, 2007 at 2:40 am

    A wise and loving mom are you. Blessings as you embrace this precious time.

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  11. bee says

    September 22, 2007 at 10:56 pm

    You made me a little weepy!

    That is a wonderful picture!

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  12. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    September 22, 2007 at 8:46 pm

    How sweet! Cherish those moments – but you will still have special moments after the baby comes too. 🙂

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  13. Jodi says

    September 22, 2007 at 7:18 pm

    What a great post! Enjoy your last few weeks of him being the only one.

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  14. donetta says

    September 22, 2007 at 5:56 pm

    You are so wise to treasure this time. Set him up for success. “He” is need and so important…:) He can be your helper and sis sisters defender. A hero in the works. His identity will not be usurped just altered.

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  15. Faerylandmom says

    September 22, 2007 at 5:16 pm

    I know how you feel…Now that I have 4 youngsters, and I’m likely done having kids, I look forward to dividing my time as best as I can between my kiddos.

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  16. Angela Klocke says

    September 22, 2007 at 4:12 pm

    It seems so long ago when my first was an only. For over 4 years, it was just the two of us. Now I take time to treasure each time I have one-on-one with each of my three.

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  17. jen says

    September 22, 2007 at 3:21 pm

    as hard as it may be to find the time once little bub is here try to find sometime to spend alone with him

    LOL Jackson made me 🙂 hes keen for the breakout 🙂

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  18. Crunchy Domestic Goddess says

    September 22, 2007 at 11:27 am

    what a sweet post and a great picture of the two (well, 3) of you. 🙂
    i remember very well having these same types of thoughts about ava when julian’s birth was just around the corner.
    it sounds like jackson will be a great big brother. 🙂

    amy

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  19. Stephanie says

    September 22, 2007 at 11:01 am

    Beautifully written post (and beautiful picture to accompany). I’m sure I’ll experience those same feelings when we get pregnant with baby #2.

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  20. peppylady says

    September 22, 2007 at 10:47 am

    enjoy my oldest one is moving to anther state.

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  21. Summer says

    September 22, 2007 at 9:55 am

    Such a beautiful post!

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  22. Adventures In Babywearing says

    September 22, 2007 at 9:29 am

    That is a beautiful picture!! And what a WONDERFUL big brother he will be! You are so blessed!

    Steph

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  23. Heather (Heather's reality show) says

    September 22, 2007 at 9:13 am

    That is so sweet. Good for you to cherish the time you have just with him.

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  24. Pam says

    September 22, 2007 at 8:40 am

    I did the same thing before my son was born. I tried to soak up all the extra time I could with my daughter while it was just here. What a beautiful picture of you and your son! BTW- love him saying break out baby sis!

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  25. Robin (the PENSIEVE one) says

    September 22, 2007 at 8:34 am

    How precious, Janice! It was worth whatever it cost you the next day to stay up with that marathon session. When I think about how Mary “treasured” the things of Jesus in her heart, these are the type things I think she held close :).

    What adorable imagery Jackson used, lol–“Break out, Baby Sis!” love it!

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  26. lu says

    September 22, 2007 at 8:18 am

    Beautiful post! Bringing another child into the world is so exciting, scary and sad… Bubbie has been the center of my world for almost 3 years and now he’s gotta slide over! 🙂 The next 3 months I will do what you’ve done- focus and try to remember life with just Bubbie! 🙂 Good luck with yours!

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