today
valerie
turns
3 weeks old.
it's hard
to believe.
one would think
that feeding,
changing diapers,
and sleeping
would feel
like eternity
but
it zooms by...
we
still feel
like rookies...
making
a lot of
mistakes
and constantly
worrying.
. . . . .
we have been
venturing
out with vee.
a cafe
for
grub's birthday...
a train trip
to Morat/Murten...
there have been
successes
and
big disasters.
. . . . .
oma went
home
to the USA
this week...
and
we all really
miss her
especially
valerie.
. . . .
vee
has been
teaching us
a lot
about
what
she likes
and
doesn't like...
she doesn't like
to be
swaddled
anymore
or
so it seems...
she is fascinated
by all things
black & white...
she loves
to sleep in
daddy's arms..
. . . . .
we are tired
a lot
and still
trying
to adjust
to our new life
with valerie.
it's easy
to forget
the hard parts
when you
see her face
or
hear her
laugh
in her sleep.
happy
3 weeks
wee grub!
xo
i love the picture on the train.
ReplyDeletepeople used to whisper to me "6 weeks! just wait until 6 weeks" and i didn't understand until one day i thought, "hey-- i've got this." turns out he had just turned 6 weeks.
So beautiful, Gwen. I'm just catching up -- had last checked in here more than a month ago -- welcome little gal, and many congratulations to your mama and papa.
ReplyDeleteA couple years into this parenting gig and I would still stay it exactly as you do, that it's easy to forget the hard parts when you see (his) face or hear him laugh...
You are doing a great job. She looks so healthy and alert! I especially love the picture of her profile with the perfect little ear as well as the one of you nursing her on the train. It took me 8+ weeks to start feeling more comfortable with the new (ever-evolving) routine. I also know, one year into being a mom, that if we do this again, I will not be anywhere near as stressed as I was last time. You do indeed feel like the smallest misstep could kill the baby. But remember, these little beings are very resilient. So repeat after me: "If a baby can survive a crack mother, it can survive me." I know this is extreme, since as conscientious, highly educated, loving parents, we are doing our very best, but sometimes it helps to put things in perspective. Also remember to take care of yourself. I still struggle with this, as I have not even brushed my teeth today. Remember those airplane emergency instructions: Put your oxygen mask on before assisting children with theirs." Bisous...
ReplyDeletethat photo of her looking at the black-and-white drawing is so good. they all are, really. her sweet little nose and mouth!
ReplyDeleteit's funny, isn't it, the long wait for her to arrive and now the weeks are going by and she is already almost 5! hope that you guys are finding your rhythm together, you three. xo