Let’s sit down and grab a giant cup of {virtual} coffee, hot or iced, it’s your choice. The weather is finally getting to the point where an iced drink isn’t out of the question. Actually, I think we’d take our drinks to go, and take a walk through the neighborhood. It’s a well loved and well worn path. One we travel countless times each Spring, Summer and Fall.
During our stroll, I’d begin by filling you in on our Easter weekend. Two big meals with two families. Both were my family actually, just different segments. What could have been a weekend of too much excitement and too much activity actually turned out to be pleasant and rejuvenating. I think the gorgeous weather on Sunday played a large part. As did the Easter egg hunt and two days of sugar-indulgence for me, Hubs and the kiddo. It’s funny how the promise of sugar can bring out the best in a 3-year-old.
Then I’d take a deep breath, filling up my lungs with the fresh air surrounding us. This may just be my favorite time of year. There’s so much promise in the air.
Life is finally blooming all around us, along with my belly. I love that as I enter into my third trimester, as the life in my belly becomes more and more of a reality, the world around me is new and growing. There’s this bird’s nest under our front porch, and every morning when I look outside, the momma bird sits there. Waiting. Patiently. For the life under her to awaken. I’m also waiting, patiently, as life grows within me. Little knocks against my stretched skin are growing impatient, urgent. Frenzied even. I’m shocked that in 13 tiny weeks this life will be introduced to us. It doesn’t seem like enough time. And yet it seems too far away.
As I make my list of things we need to accomplish, of plans for mini getaways, meals to be prepared and frozen before the big day, I’m juggling the idea of caring for 2 little lives. I still can’t wrap my head around it, caring for one sometimes seems like more than I can handle. But I guess that’s where learning to slow down and take life as it happens comes into play. A lesson that I’m constantly learning, relearning, and forgetting again. Maybe the introduction of this second little body will help keep me focused on maintaining a simple life. Maybe it will overload my brain and cause me to find peace in a giant bag of chocolate. Maybe life will smoothly transition, as it did when my first son was born. Maybe, somehow, life just works out the way it’s supposed to.
I don’t know.
I don’t know.
Then I’d sigh and remind myself, and you, to be thankful and grateful for what I have. I’m so blessed. Even when things aren’t exactly as I hoped, planned or wanted. A friend reminded me this week that things can change, sometimes for the worse, and it scared me a little. But also reminded me to give thanks for what we have.
I’m so thankful.
With that, I’d turn to you, our drinks half gone, standing by the ledge overlooking the river, and ask how your Easter was. Did you celebrate with family, friends, or find joy with those around you? Do you feel as rejuvenated by Spring as I do? How did you transition from having one kid to having two?
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What a great post and such lovely pictures. Thanks for sharing that.
Thank you! I love sharing my photography.
really BEAUTIFUL work!! and such a lovely blog – so glad I found you!!
Thank you so much Linda! I’m so glad that you stopped by.
Your pictures are gorgeous, as always
We went to church on Sunday, but we’re doing our main Easter celebration this weekend, since my son was at his dad’s house last weekend.
Have a happy late Easter with your family Christy!
Hi Alli,
So sorry I missed your Sweet Things on Friday….last week was so hectic! I baked for Easter but, as usual, forgot to make pictures. Your photos are always so beautiful and I really like these. I’m glad you had a great Easter! My kids came over and we had a good time.
Having a 2nd child is such a blessing and so wonderful! It is another transition and sorta overwhelming at first…at least it was for me. At that time, we lived away from all family and it basically fell on me to do it ALL! I highly recommend taking your time to do any housework. Rest when the kids rest and spend quality, precious time with them. It all goes by so fast! The housework will always be there and just disregard thoughts of trying to be perfect.
Pat
Thank you so much for stopping by Pat! You have such wonderful advice, I need to keep this in mind now, and when the next baby arrives.
An iced coffee sounds AWESOME right now…ok maybe in the morning.
As a new-ish mom of two (one year on May 12…goes too fast). I’ll tell you not to worry. That it will come as naturally as breathing. If it went smoothly with the first, it will most likely go even smoother with the second. Because you know what to expect, you know the three a.m. feedings and cuddles are fleeting and you will cherish them more and take them all in.
Also, one piece of advice I heard from a friend. If both boys are crying, soothe the oldest first. Because they will remember. Then tend to the little one.
Have a great night -
Great advice Brook. Thank you so much for that, I’m sure it will save me tons of stress. So glad you stopped by.
Love that first photo! My oldest was almost 4 when my second was born. It was difficult at first, but not impossible and as they were always so sweet together. I was part of a MOPS group (Mothers of Preschoolers-0-5) and still am, and being with other moms with littles helped a lot.
I agree, having a strong group of supportive friends is essential! Mine have already volunteered their time. Now, I just have to remember to take them up on their offers. Thanks so much for stopping by!