We got a baby
August 7, 2008 – 8:53 amCJ really, really, REALLY wants a baby.
He talks about it all the time. He’s obsessed with pregnant women, pointing them out to me on magazines and commercials and in public places.
We’re at the library when CJ spies a little girl holding her baby sister. “Mom!” he whispers, “she’s HOLDING it!”
He watches for a bit longer and then says to himself, “I’m going to hold it like that, when I have one of those babies.”
So yesterday I finally broke down.
I got CJ a baby.
We did it the easy way… we bought one at Target.
CJ couldn’t be happier.
And we’re sleeping through the night.
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By Mrs. F on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Awww, how sweet. He buckled the baby in!
No poopie diapers, either. Those babies are the bestest.
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By Erin on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
You know a baby that new really should be in a rear facing car seat. That is too funny. I just can’t belive it worked!
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By Auds at Barking Mad on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Wow…no allnighters, no diaper blow outs, no sore nipples and round the clock demand feedings!
He’s too cute!
So has he named the baby yet?
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By Mrs. Tantrum on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
You really should have bought him one of those ones that never stops crying unless you feed it or change it etc. The ones they use in Middle School Health classes now. That would have changed his opinion of wanting one of ‘them’ really quickly!
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bananas Reply:
August 7th, 2008 at 9:45 am
But you KNOW if I did that that *I* would end up changing and feeding the stupid thing to STOP THE CRYING!!! and then where would I be?! ;)
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By Queen of Shake Shake on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
My Parker’s baby? The BEST baby ever. You only have to feed him once every 3 months and change his diaper twice a year. He never cries and I don’t have to pay for college.
I should have had more like Peter.
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By Cassie on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
HAHA! I’m glad he was satisfied with a baby doll. This way he can take care of it. I bet he would have changed his mind about wanting a baby when it started crying all of the time!
I have an 8 week old, and my husband loves him so much that he is ALREADY talking about having another one. soon. I wonder if a baby doll would pacify him.
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bananas Reply:
August 7th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Hmmm. You should try it, definitely. Or drug him. SOMETHING!
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By Mandy on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Aw, that’s sweet! My son once had a baby. He named it “Dude”. He is 9 and Dude is still in his closet on a shelf. I think we will keep Dude forever.
Did CJ name the baby?
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bananas Reply:
August 7th, 2008 at 9:44 am
HER name is “stella”
Apparently he has pretty good taste in names! Who knew?!
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By bejewell on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
That *may* be the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I don’t know yet. But it’s pretty freakin’ cute.
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By Lynette on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
That is sooo very cute. I used to tell my daughter that we will get her a little sister from Toys R Us..but eventually, I had to fool her with some trickery. And I got her a kitten.
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By Erin on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Congratulations on the new addition. :)
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By Stacy (mama-om) on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
CJ looks SO HAPPY in that picture. Nice.
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By Midwest Mommy on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
OMG! This is hilarious! He looks so happy.
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By pgoodness on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
That is fantastic!! Smart mama, too!
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By Laura on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
That is the baby I will be getting for Trev when he starts asking for a sibling. BRILLIANT!!!!
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By MommyTime on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
You are the awesomest mom EVER for thinking to install that convertible carseat back in your car for him to buckle in his baby. Genius. And very very Thoughtful.
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By Carla on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Awwwww…Congratulations!!
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By mrsbear0309 on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Way to avoid the morning sickness. Congrats on the new addition.
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By Karen on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
did she come with anything? clothes, a stroller?
my babies came with not so much as a hat!
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By AGSOCCERMOM on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Hooray for Stella and CJ and not having sleepless nights….
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By Chelle' on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Hey girl! Whatever it takes. My son’s favorite color from the time he was one… PINK. I resisted forever and then gave in. Pink ice cream, pink t-shirts, pink toys, pink balloons, pink blankets, pink pink pink pink pink!!!
He is 8 now and thankfully…. is out of the pink stage!
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By tuesday on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Smart lady!
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By Chelle' on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Oops… I just a few comments and saw that Baby’s name is Stella. So sweet. Should have read that there comment first before inquiring eh?
Yeah for sleeping through the night. If only I could get my 4 year old to do the same without needing to jump into our bed.
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By Marcy on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
aw yay! I love boys with dolls. You are an awesome mommy, and he is obviously a very caring little boy :)
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By Desiree Fawn on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
That is absolutely precious! What a sweetheart :)
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By Julia on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Ah, the kind of baby thats returnable when it poops.
Brillian.
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Julia Reply:
August 7th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Um, wow.. Stupidest typo ever.
**brilliant
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By ali on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
congrats on the new addition! ;)
if only Emily would take a DOLL baby and shut up about babies already.
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By Honey Mommy on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Before our second son was born we got him a baby doll so that he could have his baby and I could have my baby. That way he could mimic what I was doing and wouldn’t feel left out.
He lost interest in that baby doll almost overnight… but he hasn’t lost interest in his baby brother!
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By Ashley on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Stella? That is just awesome! I hope he stays in love with this babydoll and doesn’t want a “real one” lol. Unless of course, that’s in the plans! lol
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By The Diaper Diaries on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Cheater :)
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By Polka Dot Mommy on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
Is he breastfeeding? :)
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By jenn on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply
that is just so sweet! i adore the fact that the baby is buckled in! he looks so happy. way to go mom!
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By Jakki on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Great idea..AND no stretch marks for you!
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By Elaine on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
That’s funny. My nephew went through a phase like that. He even went so far as to say my sister was pregnant!
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By threeundertwo on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
That is so cute. The look on his face says it all.
You are a cool mom.
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By Sammi on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
How cute!!! And what an easy well behaved baby you have :)
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By Michelle on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Too cute! I’m sure that CJ is going to be a great big brother!
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By Heather on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Too funny!
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By Carrie on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Now, if I could only convince my daughter that she doesn’t need a *real* baby sister because she already has 10 like that.
Hmmm . . . . ?
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By VDog on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Little Man LOVES his baby doll. Gives her full on lip smacks, strolls her around the dining room, holds her.
It was love at first sight.
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By Summer on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Awww so cute! We got my oldest a baby when I was pregnant with #2, and now #2 carries that same baby doll around loving it.
He’ll be a great big brother. :)
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By Kerrie on Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
Too cute. I love this post. :)
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By holly on Aug 9, 2008 | Reply
you know, all those times my daughter said “my brudder will sit dere” at costco, i not ONCE thought of doing that. i actually went and had a danged brother for her.
and now we have to keep him.
i guess that’s okay, we’re used to him now.
could have done with a less obstinate one, though…even if he is cute…
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bananas Reply:
August 11th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
“and now we have to keep him”
snort!
hilarious.
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By daring one on Aug 9, 2008 | Reply
Oh the cuteness. You guys are way smart. Maybe I should “get a baby” too.
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By Heidi on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
Sometimes you just have to give in and go with it. Good for you!
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By canape on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
She looks just like you ;)
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bananas Reply:
August 11th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
oh I WISH my skin was so plasticky smooth!
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By World's Greatest Mommy on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
My son’s “baby” was named “Pomm” and she had to go everywhere with him until his little sister was born.
My husband tried to get him to like GI Joe instead, and he still did. He just needed a baby to take care of.
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By Mozi Esme's Mommy on Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
With its own car seat and everything! Definitely a win win situation!
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