my life via instagram…
french friends…winter vignette…big trouble
where is henry?…twin moments…watching inauguration
mommy's glasses…billy…clover market
b is for…sexy stapler…first "mama"!
Category Archives: henry et marie
these moments
these moments…are the ones that words cannot do justice…the ones we treasure forever.
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer today, totally unrelated to me posting this ( but kinda freaky). She has been told that surgery should take care of it, no chemo or radiation needed so we are very thankful. It is still very jarring hearing those words….I happened to be at my parents house when they got the call, and I’m glad I was. The realization that my health and the future health of my daughter being impacted is also on my mind, secondary to my mother’s health of course. It is all very sobering, and is a reminder to treasure every moment, every day. I love you more than words Mom.
swings!
After many gloomy, rainy days, this weekend thankfully brought sun and warmer temperatures. Henry and Marie had yet to experience swinging, so with visions of cute photos dancing in my head we made our way to the playground. Mommy and daddy were a bit more excited about it than they were, but they were content and super cute sharing the swing! There is something so symbolic to me about the last photo…the push and pull of motherhood…wanting your children to grow wings and stand on their own and yet always wanting them to return to you. Obviously I don’t know much about that just yet, but I know the time will come. I’m savoring these days of pom pom hats and binkies!
six months…
Six months…six months! Where has the time gone?! Our days continue to be filled with firsts…first foods, first kisses, first fights over toys (as demonstrated above, even though they each have their own sophie giraffe). Billy is such a trooper, and has dealt so patiently with first grabs! I have a feeling we will be saying the word "gentle" for many years to come, oy. They are such amazing little people, and witnessing their different personalities emerge delight us more than words can do justice.
my mini me…
When I look at my daughter, I see a miniature version of myself. My parents have confirmed my suspicions, along with mr. fleurishing, recognizing similar traits already. Watching her blossom is such a gift-her personality sparkles. She is determined, intelligent, thoughtful, beautiful, and dramatic…she provides so much entertainment. With the morning light beckoning for a photo shoot, I put her in my vintage baby sweater (which hangs in the nursery) and managed to capture and freeze the moment in time. First of the year, first light…a beautiful beginning to our 2013!