For those of you who may be wondering – yes, I’m still hanging in there! There’s about a week and a half to go until my due date, and I’m hovering between frustrated thoughts (“I just want this to be over!”) and panic flutters (“Thanks goodness it wasn’t The Real Thing yet…”). Either way, the only way is forward!
I’m trying to take advantage of these last days to refresh my relaxation techniques and do, see and think of calming and beautiful things – and also to enjoy this final stage of us as a family of five, before our status quo changes; while we can all still fit into our little car, rather than juggle traveling in batches; while I can still ‘baby’ my son, Israel, who will soon be a big brother.
I wanted to share the following poem, which I wrote to Israel when he was just under 18 months old. I have so enjoyed, and am enjoying, every moment with him, from changing those first little diapers to now teaching him his first letters (at his request!), drawing with him, and roaming outside (as much as my watermelon-like belly will allow):
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Domestic Felicity 
I really enjoyed your poem. I would like to save it in my documents. I have a few poems there and lots of quotes.
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Thank you, I’m very flattered!
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Thank you for sharing the poem. My two year old was driving me crazy today, not letting me get the cleaning done, just wanting to cuddle and play. This is a good reminder to just relax and enjoy him while I can!
Have a beautiful birth!
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Thank you so much! Yes, sometimes we are so bogged down it’s hard to slow down and enjoy our children. But it’s important to take advantage of the time, because it passes.
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