PHOTOS & WORDS
6:53 AM This is his favourite spot. He loves to be our guard dog and watch the world go by from this window. I don’t always appreciate his growls, especially at 3 am in the morning when an unsuspecting racoon passes by, but I do love how fiercely loyal he is to us. Although he just turned 7, you wouldn’t know it; at times, he is energetic just like a puppy.
7:13 AM My view this morning as I nursed Sam. I am not gonna lie, breastfeeding didn’t go well with Rowan and I am so happy that I have the opportunity to try it again with baby #2. As I recover from my c section, I have a hard time getting comfortable. Legs crossed, sit up in bed is a position, I enjoy / doesn’t hurt.
7:37 AM I put Sam back in the bassinet while I hop in the shower. I can hear Aaron and Rowan downstairs as he feeds her breaskfast. I am both thankful and sadden that I am not the one helping with the morning routine.
Fun fact: This is bassinet is from the 1930’s and has been used in our family over the years. Rowan and now Sam have slept in it.
So much laundry – will I ever be done?
12:31 PM Girlie’s art from her session with Tina. With the low tone in her hands, we are encouraging Rowan to cut with scissors and drawing with pencils. Since her diagnosis in January, all of our efforts are trying to get her ready for junior kindergarden which will start in a few weeks. It is amazing to see the progress and it inspires us to keep moving forward.
5:31 PM Pick up from Sarah’s. Rowan will only come home if she is able to borrow a Dora book. While Sam sleeps, Rowan reads as we drive home. I am relatively relaxed knowing that we have homemade quiche from friends on hand for dinner.
8:32 PM After recognizing that Sam was super gassy and straining / grunting 30 minutes after feeding we call tele-a-health to speak with a nurse. It seems like I may be overfeeding our little man. I love that Aaron is such an involved parent helping me navigate this obstacle.
OBSERVATIONS
I am, and will forever be, a morning person. Yes, I am one of those awful /annoying people that are energized in the morning. Although I am sleep deprived, I still like to accomplish some basic tasks off my to do list: laundry being one of them.
GRATITUDES
I am grateful for living in a city that has easy access to the supports we need for Rowan. It has been a truly humbling experience, but I thankful that we are working with a great team of specialists.
FAVOURITE MOMENT(s) OF THE DAY
Rowan giving me a big kiss/hug when I picked her up from daycare AND having a mid afternoon nap with Sam.