They say that time flies. Heck—I say it alllll the time. Time flies + babies don’t keep. Andddd I’ve been told and have experienced that with each subsequent baby, time flies faster.
I felt this so strongly with Eloise + now with Thomas, it’s even more wild to me that we’ve passed the one month mark.
Not going to lie my friends, I’ve been the driver of a struggle bus—a big ol’ outnumbered struggle bus filled with joy and love and happiness and tears and frustration, and smelling like leaky milk. It has been blissful and busy all wrapped into one.
I’ve never been more thankful for nice weather and a large backyard. And baby wearing. Y’all know how much I love to baby wear—it’s how I do the things!
Thomas has been a sweet + chill dude from the very beginning—very content, very relaxed, and incredibly alert.
He really loves his big brother and big sissie + all their attention. They want to cuddle him all day long—and kiss him and hug him + Eloise asks me if she can pet him on the daily (um, sure Elle).
Thomas is a champ in the van + his most favourite place to be is with me (NOT MAD ABOUT IT!). If he’s upset, I hold his hand and look in his eyes + he relaxes and chills out—it feels like magic, our bond. I can hardly explain how unique it is, but if I think about it too hard, it’ll bring me to my knees. I feel so lucky to have him.
This kiddo is an eating machine + really loves his nummies (that’s what we call breastfeeding over here, ha! George started it!). He sleeps really well—I think I only “wake” up a few times at night; which I was already doing with Eloise so there hasn’t been any change in my sleep. I haven’t slept through the night in five years soooo there’s that. I honestly don’t even know if I could sleep a solid 8 hours—does my body remember when I used to have this luxury!? Ha!
Thomas is NOT a fan of diaper changes when they take too long. Anddd waiting for nummies!? Don’t even get me started. Oh, and gas. Having gas SUCKS + T (and mama!) get reallll sad when we have a gassy belly—gripe water to the rescue! Other than these things, he’s very rarely upset. Thank goodness for Thomas and his chill vibes.
His presence helps ground me when I’m helping my 4 year old with big emotions and when my 2 year old won’t stop crying for a cookie. Thomas just has my back, ya know?! Ugh babies are the best.
Happy ONE MONTH to our darling Thomas! We love you so much Bug (also, I have zero clue why I’ve started to call him Bug—nicknames are weird but fun!). I can’t wait to watch you grow and also, I’m so happy to just chill with you forever and give you all the cuddles. Forever. I love you so much sweet boy.
XO