Sometimes words just won't do justice. That is how I feel about my little H. Only photos can come close to replicating just how sweet and adorable he is. How he loves to be close, can light up a room with his smile and when he looks up at you with those gorgeous eyes, well, what can I say? The other day, I was giving him his bottle in the afternoon while B was sleeping. He looked up at me and slowly reached up and touched my face. Well, it was one of the most tender moments I've ever known. Pure love. These photos were taken on Christmas Eve day, but H turns 8 months tomorrow, so close enough! It's amazing to watch how similar and different your children can be all at once. H is certainly super relaxed and always has been. I was thinking last night and said to Stewart - when H was born he almost didn't open his eyes for a month!! Just couldn't be bothered - everything was A ok! This almost unnerved me in the beginning as B had just been SO alert. I remember one of her very first photos - maybe an hour old - she was wide awake and taking absolutely everything in. She wanted to be in the loop! It truly amazes me to have these realizations and how wonderful to know they are themselves from that very first breath! Henry and Bowen are now laughing and giggling with eachother - B tries to coax H down the hall, and then when he's crawled all the way down - "Look Momma - he made it! Henry made it!!". WOW.
Yes, there is stress and there are tough and tiring moments, (don't be fooled!), but there are many times each day that make you stop and remember how remarkable it all is - and how fleeting. To have happy, HEALTHY children and to be here to enjoy it all.
Very very lucky. xo
