I am making a series of children’s books for Baby Grouch. It just sounded like a good idea, when ideas kept popping into my head during a jog or whatnot. I’m trying to act more on my ideas instead of just thinking about them so I decided to give it a go. I’m also trying to not NOT do something if I don’t think it’s … Continue reading A Pair of Happiness
Parenting is hard. Especially during the newborn phase. Just ask your stay at home mom friends or take a scan through your social media news feed if you need a refresher about how difficult life is for new parents. The good news is there is always a silver lining. Other than the more serious and sappy list – the best things about being the parent … Continue reading Benefits to Having Just Squeezed Out A Baby
1. The sheer beauty. Being able to behold the smooth skin, big eyes, and oversized head on a bitty frame is a luxury. Unselfconscious and unaware of just how perfectly formed they are makes them even more delicious. 2. The absolute happiness. It is impossible to not smile when your child is smiling, to not laugh when she is laughing, to not play, when she … Continue reading The Best Things About Being The Parent Of An Infant
3 a.m. feedings are more than feedings. They are snuggles and safety and softly sung songs. They are cozy and comfortable and contented. Or discontented. They are waffle printed and lavender scented. They are sniveling and sweating and shushing, and are viewed through puffy eyes, crusted with sleep. They are restless and fatiguing and short. Or long. And they are beautiful. … Continue reading 3 a.m. Feedings
This is the week where we are reminded to reflect on what we are thankful for. This year my biggest gratitude and thanks go to Baby Grouch. She makes me happy simply because she is she. I am grateful for her smiles, her snores, her little grasp on my finger, her cuddles and coos. I’m grateful for her cries and her tears and for the … Continue reading On Gratitude and Compassion.
A Morning Grouch 