My boy

Max is changing so much. The only thing I dreaded about having Clair was how much I know my relationship with Max would change. The changes for a child from being your baby to not being your youngest baby anymore can't help but change the way you interact with them. At least that's how it is for me, as it was the same when I went from having just Ellie to having Ellie and Max also.

As things get more normal with Clair, I'm settling in with the new relationship with Max. He and I get some time usually, although it is hard, each day to do something together. He is talking so clearly, and generally acting very grown-up. I'm proud of him. He's a happy funny boy and a great big brother!

It was especially cute this afternoon when I looked out in the driveway to see him having returned from daycare with David standing there in his Navy blue sleeveless shirt and gray shorts looking all grown up with rosy red cheeks, and holding his little teddy bear tight as can be. I thought she looked especially adorable.