Wordless Wednesday: Really For Once

 

 

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My Mommy is my Photographer

When you are born in a hospital, a professional photographer takes your child’s newborn pictures.

When you are born at home, Mommy is the professional photographer. 

Pictures taken with the help of Willow Photography and Stubby. 

Tomorrow’s photo shoot will be with Daddy.  She’s excited – can’t you tell?

I am contemplating giving Sweet Pea her own blog . . . and then at the end of her first year, printing that as her “1st Year Photo Album” . . . which I have made (or am in the process of STILL making) for each of the boys. 

Except it would be slightly bent towards all things in raising a homemaker . . . a Proverbs 31 daughter . . . and, of course, all accomplishments Sweet Pea. 

I’ll keep mulling it over. 

This post made possible by the ample amounts of time that the Hottie Hubby has allowed me to rest and abstain from all things domestic.  (This man, by the way, has been incredible. Guess what he is doing for me?  His goal is to have ALL the laundry washed, folded, and put away before he returns to work on Monday.  He has also organized parts of the kitchen, cleaned the garage, entertained the boys, took the dog to the vet, shopped, cooked or got all of the meals prepared AND cleaned up.  The Hottie is going to put me out of a job!)  

More Wordless Wednesday: Life with Sweet Pea

Yesterday,  my midwife (who is also my friend) and my birth assistant came for a visit . . . just to see how the Little Girl and I were doing . . .

 

I’m pleased to say that I am feeling more human.   

I love being able to bend and hold my boys in my lap.

And they are enjoying sharing their laps . . .

And learning how to change diapers . . .

Just wanted to let you all know . . .

Thanks for your wonderful kind words and prayers both on the blog and on Facebook. 

And if I am slow to write back . . . (if ever) know that I read all of your comments! 

But I have come to a new reality . . . I am going to have to slow down in order to keep up with four kids.  And still randomly blog.  And homeschool.  And date my husband.  And nourish my family with wholesome foods. 

It will all come together.     I don’t have to do all of it at once right now.  I’m on a babymoon!  And we are having some great meals delivered. 

Beautiful. 

Toodles!!  Remember to send me your prayer requests!

Stayed tuned for a CSN review and giveaway . . . and another Tropical Traditions review and giveaway brought to you by Mr. Smackdown!  (He is very excited about his product he is testing for the Blog!)

Sweet Pea’s Debut

We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family, born early this morning.

Rather suddenly.  But with great joy and relief.  Never knew you could  basically skip the whole laboring part and go to birth!

 

Having had many practice starts, I was at first skeptical to announce that I was in labor.  But after waking up a 2:10 AM, with the realization that I had to move . . . I knew.

This baby was going to be born soon.

And she was.

3:21 AM, with only the Hottie, Mussie, and (of course) myself, present. 

My mom, Lynda (my midwife), and Blythe (Lynda’s assistant) were well on their way. 

Except Sweet Pea decided to travel a more direct and quicker route. 

Perhaps what brought joy to my heart most was being able to share Sweet Pea with her big brothers when they woke up..

They very much already adore her.

 

 

Well, I need another nap.  If you have any prayer requests, send them my way – I’ll be up a lot at night, with only God and Sweet Pea to talk to!