Dear Diary,
Oh, where do I even begin? Today has been a whirlwind of emotions and laughter thanks to our mischievous little Riku. That boy never ceases to amaze us with his hilarious antics. From his stubbornness about breastfeeding to his insistence that I am only "his mommy," it's been quite the adventure.
Stubborn About Breastfeeding
Riku is almost two years old now, and he still refuses to eat anything other than breast milk. It's become a bit of a battle between us because he will cry relentlessly until he gets what he wants. Mason and I have tried introducing solid foods numerous times, but Riku always turns up his nose in protest.
I've read countless books on parenting and consulted experts who all assure me that this phase will pass eventually. But for now, it seems like breastfeeding is the only thing that can satisfy him fully. Despite my exhaustion at times, there's something incredibly special about being able to provide nourishment for my little one.
Clinging To Me
One thing we've noticed recently is how clingy Riku has become towards me. He constantly follows me around the house like an adorable shadow and insists on clinging onto my leg whenever possible. While it warms my heart knowing how much love he has for me, it does make some tasks challenging—like trying to cook dinner or fold laundry!
What's even funnier is when Mason tries to take care of Miku while I attend to household chores or give myself a momentary break from motherhood duties altogether! The minute Riku sees his father holding Miku or giving attention elsewhere, he becomes furious—and let me tell you—he isn't shy about expressing himself!
Hilarious Declarations
Just yesterday evening as we were sitting down for dinner as a family (well...as best we could manage with two little ones), Riku suddenly looked at Mason dead in the eye and said, "Daddy, you're not my mommy. Only Mommy is my mommy." We couldn't help but burst out laughing at his innocent yet fiercely protective declaration.
Mason took it all in stride and simply chuckled before replying with a smile, "That's right, buddy! Mommy is your special mommy indeed." It's moments like these that remind us how lucky we are to have such an incredible little boy who loves his family so fiercely.
Mason: The Caring Father
I must take a moment to highlight just how caring and overprotective Mason has been throughout this whole journey. From the moment Riku was born until now, he has taken on the role of both husband and father with unwavering dedication—and I couldn't be more grateful.
Seeing him step up as Miku's primary caregiver due to Riku's jealousy has been heartwarming. Despite being exhausted from work himself, he never complains about taking care of our youngest son while I tend to Riku's needs or give myself a much-needed break. His selflessness astounds me daily.
Conclusion
As chaotic as our days may be with two energetic boys running around the house—each with their own unique quirks—I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Our little family is filled with love, laughter, and some truly hilarious moments thanks to our mischievous Riku.
While there may be challenges along the way—like breastfeeding battles or clingy episodes—they only serve as reminders of just how precious this time together truly is. Through it all, we continue to grow closer as a family unit—one full of unconditional love for each other.