Little Loves: The Baby Edition!

Apologies in advance at the outset of this weeks #littleloves, there's going to be some serious baby spam going on... but we waited SO long for Jonas to arrive... I hope you'll forgive me! Life with a one week old pretty much revolves around him, so my post this week has a definite baby theme!

Read

Jane Kirkpatrick - A sweetness to the soul. I just started this book this week... a bit of reading for those middle of the night feeds. When Ava was tiny, I used to power through a book a week in the wee hours... somehow I'm struggling more this time. I'm loving the book, but have to keep jolting myself awake!! I'm only a few chapters in, so I'll keep you posted, assuming I can keep my eyes open enough to read it!

Heard

This little one... cooing and squeaking and making general newborn noises. I think my favourite sound is those cute little gulps when he's feeding...

Of course, those aren't the only sounds newborns make... it does suck sometimes to have a Mama who's a blogger...

Watched

These little cousins all bonding together. This week has been all about adjusting to being at home, so we haven't been out much yet, but we've had plenty of family to visit. This summer, these four little cousins will spend their time on the Norwegian fjords with their grandparents... two big girls and two little boys. I'm excited to think about all the adventures they'll have...

And Bestemor has been to visit from Norway. I've sat on the sofa and watched her cook and clean and generally be amazing while my body has been recovering from a pretty big hit. Losing two litres of blood leaves you a little on the weak side. Thank you Magni!

Wore

Non maternity clothes! OK... I'm still in the maternity jeans, but its been nice to wear some of my baggier non maternity tops again. It's like having a whole new wardrobe.

Made

Me? Nothing... I've been to busy "making" a recovery. But the girls were busy last weekend making Father's Day gifts and cards. Seriously, this guy is amazing. He has been an absolute rock this past week, and he definitely doesn't get enough credit or air-time on this blog. We  all adore him and I love this picture of him surrounded by his little brood!

And lastly...
I'm just soaking up these newborn days... three hourly feeds give me a chance to unwind with my boy and there's something about the silence, sitting on my bed, sunlight pouring through the window with this little man laid across my lap that just makes me breath deeper. I wrote the other day that with each child I have been able to enjoy this season more... there is something healthy about withdrawing completely with a newborn... taking stock, reflecting, being thankful... the sun shining outside has meant the girls are happy and content to be at home, playing in the garden, creating endless playdough sculptures and works of art and amusing their little brother. And I'm just allowing my body the space it needs to regain strength... Dave, my Mum and my Mother-in-law, school friends and our wider church family, have just been amazing at supporting us - helping out with the girls, cleaning and cooking us meals and I just realise how blessed we are to have such a fantastic support network around us.

So there you have it. Little Loves... the baby edition... I'll try and shake things up a bit next week!