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7/30/12

mama bee


life is flying around here...i can hardly believe the month is almost through. 
phoebe is 3 weeks old today and i'm happy to say we're starting to develop a bit of a routine...a tiny tiny one which consists of nursing, nursing, cat nap sleeps, more nursing. it's been trying and exhausting and wonderful but doesn't make for very interesting blogging content (sorry for the long lapses in posts around here!)

it's a balancing act of soaking up this stage of her life, trying to not let is pass too quickly, (because it most certainly does) and day dreaming of more stable days...days of feeling 100%...of clothes fitting properly again, days with more rest and confidence and picking out wee baby halloween costumes.

it's a funny thing how babies have a way of making you ache and long for time to stand still and hurry up all at the same time. 

anyway, max is back home from another week with his dad...matt is back to work (ugh)...and i'm hoping to start up our summer again. swimming and ice cream cones and rainy afternoons painting barefoot by the window...all with a side of sweet baby smooching and a little more nursing.


36 comments:

  1. I totally feel you on the baby front. We welcomed our 2nd on May 1st and the summer has flown! And I so want to soak her up as much as possible because I do know how fleeting these baby days are, but at the same time, long for the the days when she can interact w/ her brother more and also her cousin who is the same age. Ah, motherhood, so many mixed emotions! But that first month is SO the hardest and at 4 weeks a routine just starts to magically happen, which I'm happy for you that it already is happening! You're almost through w/ that trying trying newborn phase!

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  2. love it! phoebe is a little cutie :)
    xo.

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  3. Aww, she's so completely precious!

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  4. I know exactly what you mean by "making you ache and long for time to stand still and hurry up all at the same time." You want to savour all the newness/coos/fresh smiles but you also want to sleep a little longer. lol really it's all about the sleep.

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  5. Phoebe is just so pretty! Hurray for finally getting into a routine. :)

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  6. Ahhh, so cute. :) I love the colours in this post too! Happy painting and eating of ice cream, when it happens. :)

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  7. Your little Phoebe is such a dinky thing :o) Lovely xx

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  8. So sweet. Take it easy if you can... with a new baby sometimes even ice cream can be exhausting :) You are both beautiful.

    xo Lilly

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  9. She is precious! Those first few weeks were so rough for me - at least since you've been through it before you know that things will eventually settle! :) I felt like time froze and I couldn't wait for my baby to get older and to start having FUN!! We're definitely having fun now, and I wish I could have been more patient and relaxed when she was a newborn. It sounds like you're handling it very well. Hope your sweet little family is having a great summer!

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  10. She is beautiful! I love these photos. You look really happy. Hang in there with the ups and downs.

    Kacie
    http://www.acollectionofpassions.com/

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  11. She is the most sweetest baby I think I've ever seen. I love all that hair she has! Looks like she has potential to be a redhead :) If you get a sec, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest. xo

    peacelovedecor.com

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  12. She is gorgeous, and you look so happy and glowing! Don't apologize for not posting here, take some time with your sweet family! (Although I totally look forward to your updates!)
    Congratulations again!

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  13. I've always heard that new moms need to sleep when the baby sleeps so it makes sense that in between nursing and sleeping regular life does not leave much time. I hope you'll share some of your art here.

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  14. I remember those days even though they were long ago! You said it perfectly...the ache for time to stand still and to hurry along all at the same time! You are lovely and sweet and I pray that you are 100% soon! Enjoy that sweet smell of baby and the lazy days of summer. She really is the cutest little bebe! God bless your little family.

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  15. I remember those days even though they were long ago! You said it perfectly...the ache for time to stand still and to hurry along all at the same time! You are lovely and sweet and I pray that you are 100% soon! Enjoy that sweet smell of baby and the lazy days of summer. She really is the cutest little bebe! God bless your little family.

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  16. I remember those days even though they were long ago! You said it perfectly...the ache for time to stand still and to hurry along all at the same time! You are lovely and sweet and I pray that you are 100% soon! Enjoy that sweet smell of baby and the lazy days of summer. She really is the cutest little bebe! God bless your little family.

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  17. I remember those days even though they were long ago! You said it perfectly...the ache for time to stand still and to hurry along all at the same time! You are lovely and sweet and I pray that you are 100% soon! Enjoy that sweet smell of baby and the lazy days of summer. She really is the cutest little bebe! God bless your little family.

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  18. I remember those days even though they were long ago! You said it perfectly...the ache for time to stand still and to hurry along all at the same time! You are lovely and sweet and I pray that you are 100% soon! Enjoy that sweet smell of baby and the lazy days of summer. She really is the cutest little bebe! God bless your little family.

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  19. oh so cute! congratulations! :) she's absolutely precious, of course.

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  20. What a beauty your girlie is. Such simple & exhausting early days, aren't they? Cheering you on!

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  21. how precsious is she? enjoy each moment you can!

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  22. you two couldn't be any cuter.
    xo,
    andrea

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  23. So precious, what a beautiful baby she is :)

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  24. you can see the happiness in your smile. lovely!

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  25. She is so adorable and so tiny!

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  26. Looking lovely, Mama Bee! And it goes without saying Baby Bee is precious.

    xo
    cortnie

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  27. Both of you look lovely! And I can't definitely see some red on that little head.

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  28. You put this so perfectly. Glad you are enjoying these moments. I'm loving the blog content. Simple days of motherhood are beautiful, even the tired times. Your posts are stunning. So is Phoebe.

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  29. She is absolutely beautiful. My little one is now six weeks old, and I know exactly what you mean about wanting time to stand still and hurry up all at once.

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  30. I remember those days well - the wanting it to get easier, but not wanting it to go too fast - it's a strange kind of feeling isn't it. I reckon we all must feel it. She is just adorable and must make it all worth while.

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  31. We need a baby room tour: complete with your awesome flower wall painting :D

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  32. My little one arrived on Monday. His Daddy and I are very encouraged that a teensie bit of a routine is in our future! Although it's nice to enjoy each day as it comes & marvel at how quickly they change! All the best to you both!!

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  33. You are so completely beautiful!

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