This is a real journey. Real in the sense that it is tough, but real also because it is so rewarding. To have Lexi get her first hiccups ... if it wasn't 3 am after lots of feeding, lots of crying, and her not sleeping, i would have been chuckling! i did glow when she was sleeping on my hairy tummy (note: not chest, that is bushy!) and raised her head to put her arm underneath, then the head came back down. just sleeping, rising with my breath, twitching every now and again, long eyelashes peacefully together.
She hasn't all been peacefully together, and nor shall she be. But isn't that what a real journey is all about? And does that not make the peace-full moments, the glimpses of contentment and cutishness and special moments all the richer?
One thing is for sure ... she may have my nose - so they say - and Vesi's mouth. My toes, too, i think. But she is Alexandra Grace Valentina Cooke ... she is uniquely and wonderful all herself - fearfully and wonderfully made by a master Artist, a maestro Sculptor.
And something else to note: i am very thankful for the French Open Tennis at this time!! Comes on at 6am (ESPN 2) and runs through till early afternoon. A fine source of distraction and entertainment with just a hint of escape.
In the end, a picture that sums it up:
2 comments:
With all the 24 hour days you will experience, when one week passes it will feel like 2-3 weeks have passed. I love reading your blog!! Thanks for sharing your experiences with everyone! Being a parent is hard work but its so completely worth it!! I wouldn't trade my little Josephine for anything in the world! And I know you feel the same about Alexandra, and that's awesome! Give my love to your ladies. :)
When I first heard her name, Lexi is the nickname that first came to mind. Allow me to confirm and affirm your choice! I'm so glad you're sharing your thoughts on this experience, Bruce... speaking of sharing, when can I come over? I'm callin' ya!
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