Thursday, February 25, 2010
After having Adriah (5 years ago) people told me all the time, “Sleep when your baby sleeps!” I never took naps cause I had much better things to do -like clean, sort and tidy. I think there was a part of my “driven” self that didn’t want to admit that I needed to slow down and rest because of having a newborn and losing sleep every night.
After Leyton I wanted to nap so bad but I had tons of the things to do like edit, call or email clients, clean the house and PACK – we moved that year! I got over-tired and it effected everything. I don’t know what I would’ve done differently because he was born right before my busiest season and I had to follow through with commitments I had made before I even knew I was pregnant. It wasn’t an easy transition for me and it’s what made me realize I NEED a maternity leave after every baby!
With Clara my goal is to take a nap every day. I need it! Yes, there are still lots of other things to do but, I’m different this time. I’m willing to see that napping makes me a better parent and wife – that’s more important to me then a clean house. (Don’t get me wrong – it’s not easy to look at the dust growing on my blinds but, I’m willing to overlook it for a season.) This time around I’m more settled in myself…willing to slow down and not see it as weakness or failure BUT as a necessity for recovering quickly.
I’m feeling great! I love being a mom of three…it suits me! Good thing, eh?
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Monday, February 22, 2010
I’m so loving bring on maternity leave during the Olympics! Every night I curl up with my new little bundle and take in the competition. It’s amazing. Everything about the Olympics draws me in…the competition, the world coming together, big stars rising, little stars getting a chance to be seen and heard, the touching stories behind each athlete…need i go on?
Canada is in my heart and I watched the opening ceremonies with pride and tons of emotion. Being Canadian but, living in America makes me cheer for both countries. My daughter is learning to do that as well. It works out well that we are both cheer leaders at heart! Adriah loves screaming “Go USA! U-S-A” throughout the whole race thinking she helps the person through the TV. So cute!
these days I’m learning the rhythm of three kids, enjoying everything little about Clara, trying to take naps every afternoon…enjoying friends and family – sharing our family with theirs. It’s a special time where time slows down but, everything is happening so fast – I can’t believe she’ll be 3 weeks on Wednesday. I’m loving my life even though I’m super tired and my brain is mush.
If you haven’t watched the games yet turn on your TV, press record, and watch it everything – but the commercials. then write and tell me what’s your favorite!
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
How can you not fall in love with a perfect little baby as cute as mine? Here’s “Little Miss Clara” at two weeks old. Sweet girl, I fall more in love with you every day…look at that cute little bum!
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
i couldn’t resist…
The girls…we out number the boys now!
Our little princess was trying so hard…I love that she wore her tiara to meet Clara for the first time.
Who says newborns don’t smile!?
for those of you wondering where this adorable outfit came from…Oh baby in the Galleria Mall, Edina, MN
Have a mentioned that I married the most amazing man? He’s a wonderful husband and an amazing Father…here he is loving on his new baby!
Thanks for sharing in my family with me. I’m totally content. thankful. at peace. I am blessed beyond belief.
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by Noemi
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