This awesome lovetoon was created as a special valentines day commission by our friend Mark. He did such a great job - my favorite part is Ivalle's eyebrow. Anton makes that exact expression and it always cracks me up! Here is a link to Marks etsy site:
It captures the essence of how I've been feeling lately. All three of us on a journey together and loving it. Peanut and Buddy included. They actually get to go outside again since we felt they were getting neglected and needed some type of entertainment. I am completely smitten with my sweet little family. The 4th trimester is over and Anton is finally the sweet cuddly happy baby I always dreamed of. He is an energetic little baby boy who loves his tummy time and exploring the world around him. I am loving this new phase and cherishing every moment before I go back to work in April.
I admit now that I was a bit naive about the newborn phase. I've always loved newborns, but realize I had not spent much time with them before. It was a bit of a rocky road at first. I did a lot of convincing myself things were fine... which they were. But still tough. I wanted so badly for Anton to just feel good and act happy but he had to figure out this great big world he had entered. We had to get to know each other and learn how to trust one another. I feel much more comfortable with him now. I feel like a confident mama. I know now that with each new phase there will be some figuring out to do. I also know that I will learn from what I have accomplished so far. I was just discussing some of the funny and frustrating moments from the early days with Anton. Here are my favorites:
-Remember when we had to turn on the hairdryer full blast every time we changed his diaper because he would cry his head off?
-Remember when I wore him in the ergo carrier 24/7 because he refused to be put down even for a minute?
-Remember when I was terrified to take him anywhere in the car because he usually cried the entire time?
-Remember when I thought breastfeeding was impossible and I just wasn't cut out for it?
-Remember when we tried about a million combinations of clothes for him to sleep in and never quite figured it out?
-Remember when I wouldn't even close my eyes to sleep because I couldnt stop staring at his cute little face.
-Remember when the only way I could get him to nap was to put him in the stroller and take a two hour walk.
-Remember when I googled EVERYTHING all the time? I had soooo many questions.
-Remember when I did about 50 (not kidding!) laps around the living room holding him at 4 in the morning to see if he would go to sleep.
-Remember when the house was a complete disaster and I was ashamed every time Ivalle came home from work?
-Remember his first bath when we were doing it all wrong and it was no fun for anyone?
-Remember when he was so tiny we could barely find any clothes to fit him?
-Remember when I barely ate because every time dinner was ready Anton would wake up and need to eat also?
These little frustrating bits and pieces seem so silly now, but in the moment they were such a big deal. I'm so excited to tackle the next phases, whatever they may bring. Along with all of the frustrating moments from the past - there were so many wonderful moments as well. Onward..... can't wait to see what the future holds.
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