Today the kids and I took a walk and do you know what I realised - life is getting easier and every day is now enjoyable and fun rather than just 12 hours that we have to reach the end of. It is no longer a trial getting out of the house, our routines run like clockwork (well a clock that loses a few minutes occasionally) and I seem to have a handle on keeping some kind of balance to the day.
D Boy is now crawling and I remember that this was the point that I REALLY started to enjoy the Princess. Instead of just crying for you they can come and find you and instead of waiting for entertainment they go find it. Constantly. It's great fun and I love hearing the little patter of him crawling into the kitchen to wave 'hi' and suck on a plastic spoon.
I have just been watching a documentary about Jackie Clune and her 4 kids and I am pleased to say I am counting my blessings and filled with admiration for her and her partner. Can you imagine having a 2 year old AND triplets. Amazing.
I love Jackie anyway, she is a really clever, talented woman if you haven't ever seen or heard her you should - we were lucky enough to see her in Taboo in the west end and she blew me away, but the way her and her partner cope with their kids is inspirational and make me realise just how darn easy my life actually is.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Cabbage leaves, rain and cappuccinos
It is pouring today but I have had a lovely day so far.
Two friends have unexpectedly called by for a coffee and a bit of a natter. The boy is doing great - he no longer breastfeeds and although yesterday I was in agony, today the pain seems a little better (thank goodness for hubby's mercy dash at 9pm for a cabbage). He is drinking his milk from a cup and eating like a horse - he is growing visibly by the day (a little like those chickens Jamie and Hugh showed us last week)and is growing up fast *sobs*
The princess is great and again is growing daily, I left her and her friend playing computer at pre-school today. They looked so grown up and happy together *sigh*
During a very interesting conversation, a friend just described George Clooney as a cappuccino and I have to agree, he does look just like one. I could quite do with a caffeine fix right now! Strange really as I don't really 'go' for handsome men. My usual taste in men runs to wild men, drag queens, rockers and freaks but maybe I am growing more demure in my old age. Nah - Russell Brand still rocks my world.
Anyhow, it's been a very nice morning and I also have visitors this afternoon so I had better go and get the coffee on.
Two friends have unexpectedly called by for a coffee and a bit of a natter. The boy is doing great - he no longer breastfeeds and although yesterday I was in agony, today the pain seems a little better (thank goodness for hubby's mercy dash at 9pm for a cabbage). He is drinking his milk from a cup and eating like a horse - he is growing visibly by the day (a little like those chickens Jamie and Hugh showed us last week)and is growing up fast *sobs*
The princess is great and again is growing daily, I left her and her friend playing computer at pre-school today. They looked so grown up and happy together *sigh*
During a very interesting conversation, a friend just described George Clooney as a cappuccino and I have to agree, he does look just like one. I could quite do with a caffeine fix right now! Strange really as I don't really 'go' for handsome men. My usual taste in men runs to wild men, drag queens, rockers and freaks but maybe I am growing more demure in my old age. Nah - Russell Brand still rocks my world.
Anyhow, it's been a very nice morning and I also have visitors this afternoon so I had better go and get the coffee on.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Breast Get It Over With
My baby no longer wants to breastfeed, not sure why - teeth? the pain killers I am on? Who knows!
This morning though he drained a cup full of formula milk, not sure if that was because of extreme thirst (he only had 2ozs before bed the previous night) or if he is telling us that he no longers requires my boobs.
So, we're on the cusp stopping the breastfeeding completely. If bedtime is a success tonight (in about 15 mins time) that will be it - no more breast milk - if he refuses the formula then who knows.....
Dan's world is expanding, and mine is shrinking.
I am very sad that this part of our relationship is coming to an end. It signifies that my baby is growing up very fast.
I adore breastfeeding, I love the primal physicality of growing a life and nurturing it, of nourishing my child and make him strong. I love that there is something that I can do for my child that NO-ONE else can do, I love the closeness and the bond it has created between us.
It is such a privilege, for which I will always be grateful. I will have no more children and so will never experience this again.
I will cherish this special time that I have shared with my children and remember the feeling for the rest of my life.
This morning though he drained a cup full of formula milk, not sure if that was because of extreme thirst (he only had 2ozs before bed the previous night) or if he is telling us that he no longers requires my boobs.
So, we're on the cusp stopping the breastfeeding completely. If bedtime is a success tonight (in about 15 mins time) that will be it - no more breast milk - if he refuses the formula then who knows.....
Dan's world is expanding, and mine is shrinking.
I am very sad that this part of our relationship is coming to an end. It signifies that my baby is growing up very fast.
I adore breastfeeding, I love the primal physicality of growing a life and nurturing it, of nourishing my child and make him strong. I love that there is something that I can do for my child that NO-ONE else can do, I love the closeness and the bond it has created between us.
It is such a privilege, for which I will always be grateful. I will have no more children and so will never experience this again.
I will cherish this special time that I have shared with my children and remember the feeling for the rest of my life.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
New Year
These beautiful tulips were bought for us by friends and make me smile all day long - they promise that Spring is on it's way. It seems an awful long way off, especially with the rain pelting against the window as I type.
I don't know if it is the new year or the thought of the spring but I am itching to redecorate. Paint, colours, fabrics and flowers are filling my mind. I feel like a change of style - nothing major just some new colours and touches. I'm feeling like a fresh start. Mmmmmm ideas are whizzing around but for today the tulips will do.
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