on family planning
Me: “What do you think we should do with John’s infant seat when we move him into the new car seat? I was considering giving it away or selling it because it’s in perfect condition since it’s had a cover on it and car seats have an expiration* of, like, 4-5 years or something, and it might not be worth it to take up the storage space for the seat and risk it being expired by the time we have another baby.”
Noah: “I was thinking we’d probably have another baby around the time I graduate.”
Me: “You mean your graduation the end of next summer?”
Noah: “Yeah.”
Me: “… … … [insert chuckle] … no.”
I guess we’ll just have to see what happens. At this moment in time, I’m really not even thinking about another child. I know I want more and we plan to have more, if the good Lord will allow. Right now… right now I’m just focused on Johnny and savoring every moment that he lets me snuggle him and every moment he snoozes in my arms and the looks on his face when we introduce new toys, books, games, and songs. Let’s just put me in the “not ready to start over again” group because I’m having too much fun with this baby right now.
*P.S. I know that the expiration date doesn’t mean a ton but I’m a freak. The end.
June 29th, 2010 at 9:34 am
You guys sure are taking this Catholic thing seriously.
July 1st, 2010 at 12:15 am
Funny, I’m in the thick of kid-dom..and for me “starting over” is waiting more than two years! I’m already sleep deprived, so let’s keep this train going! haha
July 1st, 2010 at 4:36 pm
expiration dates are a big deal and I’m glad you take it seriously.. I HATE when I see people selling expired carseats on craigslist.. myself and other anal about expiration date Moms let each other know and we flag the ads LOL
As for family planning, it is so overwhelming to think of more kids when your baby is still under a year… I usually get the itch around a year old… give it time lol.
In other news, I’m glad your butt is better and I hope you have some continued relief.