In Which I Remember...or Not!

Sometimes I look back over the last four years, and I think Brooklyn has pretty much raised herself! I remember a lot about her babyhood, but there are some shocking holes in my memory. For instance, breastfeeding. Introducing solids. Weaning her off the pacifier. How did we know she was ready to do all of this? Moreover, how did we know HOW to do it? Potty training, switching from a crib to a bed...??

Maybe my poor memory is okay. It will keep me from being arrogant as we start raising Grayson, since even though it's our second time around, I still don't know what I'm doing!!

P.S. My bed is too crowded right now. Last night I had Brooklyn pressed up against my back and Grayson trying to kick his way out of my stomach!

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