I think this photograph might just be my new favourite, it makes me smile from ear to ear. From the way that my biggest two are looking at their baby sister with cheeky but oh-so-adoring smiles, to the way that she looks really unimpressed that I am a. taking her photo, and b. leaving her with her two crazy older siblings. It's far from the perfect, pinterest moment of life with three children, but it is real and thats kind of perfect too. And it makes me want to pinch myself that those three little faces are my little ones.
Since our littlest lady arrived I seem to be constantly struck with "pinch me" moments...
... that I get to snuggle a little newborn of my own making again.
... that I get to find out all about her; what she likes and doesn't, who she'll be.
... that I get to watch my beautiful girl relishing her role as a big sister.
... that I get to watch my beautiful boy taking such good care of his new baby sister.
... that I get to see my husband going all soft and soppy over his baby girl.
... that I get to wash teeny sleep suits. And I get to change tiny nappies. And do night feeds. Yes, I'm even pleased to be doing those things!
But far and away the best bit is seeing my brood together (and I think they are officially 'a brood' now there are three of them.) Three gorgeous little people that we made. Three gorgeous little people that we get to spend our days protecting, teaching and loving. Three gorgeous little people... our three gorgeous little people.
I'm constantly pinching myself that five is our new four, three is our new two, that this is our new ordinary. Because it all feels so incredibly extraordinary. I feel so lucky, so happy, so full of love... and I get to live this.
That photos is very cute!! I'm at s stage where P3 is really learning things and I'm forever going "oh look" much to hubby's annoyance. It's so cute watching her learn and interact from her older siblings.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! I am not as pleased about the night feeds as you are but I am definitely enjoying having a tiny new addition. Love that photo! xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post Lucy and you can just feel the pride you have for your new family oozing off the screen and in the tweets you write and photos you share. It is lovely to witness and it makes me so freaking excited for our new addition too. I bizarrely feel more excited about this one than any of the others. (no disrespect to them haha!) It is a gorgeous photo too. I love your littlest lady's baby grow, where is it from? Depending on what I have I may need to invest in that, although to be fair it is pretty unisex anyway. A gorgeous threesome, no wonder you are so proud. x
ReplyDeleteOhhh Lucy, I hold you totally responsible for me now wanting 3 babies ;-) How utterly adorable is that photo!! I have always loved seeing the bond between BB and BG and it's just so wonderful that they've accepted Flump into their little gang like she's always been there. Makes me want more babies right now :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words, and adorable photo. You can tell you're such a proud Mama x
ReplyDeleteAww what an adorable photo of your little trio, and oh what an expression from your littlest miss. Three is such an awesome number and it sounds like you're loving every minute:)
ReplyDeleteOh I love this photo too and I can see why its your new favorite too. Those are precious moments to love and hold forever. Great new ordinary moment going on in your home darling. So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous photo. Look at the way BB and BG are looking at their baby sister. Gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteAww, look at their little faces. I see a future of cheeky smiles all round.
ReplyDeleteI think three definitely forms a "brood"... gorgeous pictures! And how cute is that duck baby grow!?? Love it!
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