I am thankful for... The amazing birth of this dear new baby, the moments of intensity and the memories of the support I had from my precious husband and dear midwives, right here in my own home and bedroom.
I am thinking about... Resting and going slow.
Learning all the time... I am learning to be a mother to three little ones and not physically over-do things at the same time (also known as obeying my husband, these days).
From the kitchen... Right now, this means: from our wonderful church family. We have received meal after meal from our friends at church, who set up a meal train for us. This has meant so much, especially after this birth, when Aaron has been taking care of us in every way, but has been relieved from having to cook, which isn't an area where he's particularly at home. And the meals have been DELICIOUS. I can't say enough how grateful we are.
I am creating... Lots and lots of milk :-). I also have a crocheted blanket almost done for Chickadee, but I haven't been able to pick it up since Sparrow was born. Yes - I picked a name for him! It was almost Robin, since he is so sweet and cozy and friendly, but Sparrow won out for me.
I am working on... Resting, reading, being peaceful. I have only three more days with Aaron home full time, and need to treasure every moment of it. I am also working on having faith that my three children and I will figure out how to manage each day, meals, nursing and everything else, when he does go back to work.
I am going... Nowhere. We plan to stay at home as much as possible throughout my forty days. We only have two more days of preschool, and other than that, nothing planned until Sparrows baptism.
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| 8 Day Naming Blessing - our wonderful priest came to our home to do this. |
I am hoping... I feel like everything I've hoped for is here. What else is there to hope for right now, with a new baby in my arms and such a sweet family taking care of me?
I am reading... I just finished Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. Whew boy, I can't say enough good things about this book. I will be picking it up again and again, if only I can stop lending it to people. :-) I am also reading Fidelity: Five Stories by Wendell Berry. He is a beautiful writer. I loved the first story. And, on my list of books to acquire: Everyday Saints and Other Stories.
I am praying for... Sweet little Sparrow. My husband. My extended family. Matushka Anna.
I am hearing... Chickadee and Grandpa, playing with measuring spoons in the living room.
One of my favorite things... Newborn babies! And an amazing husband who does everything possible to take care of the rest of life's responsibilities for a few weeks.
A few plans for the rest of the week... Cuddling Sparrow, learning to keep the toddlers busy while nursing a baby. Last day of preschool for Bluejay. My baby shower on Saturday (this is the first "after" baby shower I've had! Kind of excited to bring the wee one with me).
A few more picture thoughts I am sharing with you...
I wanted to add a few pictures of Aaron with his new son, he is always behind the camera, but I know we got a few good ones. They must not be downloaded yet... next time.
