you’re home now
In the newborn haze where you’re sleep deprived, blissfully happy and unable to comprehend the simplest of questions, days melt into one another and before you know it another week has come around. The sweet spring sun has started to beckon and we’ve left our abode a few times, only to return a short while later, happy to have been out in the world but so pleased to be home again.
Of course when we do go out, the little bundle curled up in the sling attracts a lot of attention. It’s been slightly heartbreaking to watch Che as he meanders in the background and regardless of how much Daniel and I bring him into the conversation, for most people there’s nothing quite like the allure of a newborn. He’s been having nightmares too and so most nights he ends up in our bed. Four in the bed and the little one said…
I’ve been making sure I give him as many cuddles as I can, telling him how much I love him several times a day and encouraging him to interact with Poet. What has been so incredibly awe-inspiring as a parent is watching him take her in. He ponders the size of her hands, kisses her forehead and come really close when I’m feeding her.
But, there has been one thing that he has said, since she was born, that leaves me silent and a little teary.
Every day he comes really close to her and says:
“You’re home now Baby.”
Like she’s been waiting to come.
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I have no doubt that your heart would catch a beat every time that Che says those lovely words as mine did on reading them too.
Your nest looks so warm and loving – blessings to you all.
xxxx Felicity
wow, that's so moving. you have such a lovely way of writing jodi.
How special. Such a big change in everyone's lives, you must be so pleased that Che has welcomed Poet so beautifully.
What beautiful photos and beautiful words from Che.
baby Poet looks like she's in a little cacoon, sleeping so soundly. x
That made me a bit teary … Che is one lovely little man!
Watching sibling love bloom is so incredibly beautiful.
Lila
OMG I got teary reading that! What a beautiful little man. And how precious is your new little one?! Enjoy this amazing time. So special xx
Just so gorgeous Jodi. x
Oh my golly gosh, that just made me teary and they're not even my children. Sweet Che and lucky little Poet x
So sweet. Che is such a dear little fellow.
Enjoy your beautiful family.
x
Wow look at all that gorgeous hair. Beautiful. Che sounds like the most loving, caring and sensitive boy. Poet is lucky to have a big brother with such amazing traits. xx
Ps Loving Nell's sweet booties!
It sounds like big brother love is as big as the love that grows in our hearts when a new child arrives. She is beautiful, you look wonderful, and I'm glad to hear Che is loving her just as much
xx
melt. x.
Sounds like che che needs some pressies from down the road. I'll wrap him up some treats for big brothers.
xo em
beautiful
Oh. That gave me a little shiver x
hiya jodi!
only found you recently – just before the birth of your gorgeous baby girl actually.
just had to say – i now have big tears in my eyes.
that comment..oh my. gorgeous.
all the best for your lovely fam.
cheryl xox.
What a sweet big brother he is! Those are lovely photos Jodi. I especially love the one of your breastfeeding. You look so peaceful. Enjoy these wonderful moments. xx
ps: do I recognise a pair of knitted booties by Nell?
Beautiful photos and a touching post. Enjoy your beautiful little family xx
Oh Jodi you look the picture of gorgeous mama….little Che will be fine. I worried about CHarlie when Rufus arrived, and how to include him and hope he didn't mind that most of my time was taken but a baby on the breast or in arms. I just played with him as much as I could and he helped me with nappy changing and bathing. Big hugs to your lovely family, always a source of happy tears from an emotional mumma here in the UK. Lou xxx p.s, I haven't forgotten you won my giveaway.. I just wanted to send them when you were out of the first month of babymooning! xx
The most beautiful pictures. I can't wait for the first weeks with our little one.
Divine Poet, with all her hair, is the sweetest thing. All swaddled and cosy. How are you finding the sling? Is it Sakura Bloom? We've been eying one of those up too.
And you're so very welcome for the little bundle of knitted goodies. So happy they're keeping those teeny toes nice and warm. xx
this post is so beautiful, it's moved me to tears 🙂
brings tears to my eyes, what a sweet knowing lad. xx
You do motherhood in style Jodi. It's so uplifting to read your posts and see your pictures. It's all beautiful. It is heartbreaking for the older child sometimes, it really is a tough transition. But it sounds like you've managed it exceptionally well and little Che has accepted his lovely little sister graciously xo
this just gave me chills. so, so sweet.
So, so beautiful. What an incredible post. I can't wait to have a family of my own one day..you're so inspiring.
Beautiful post and beautiful photos. I still remember the newborn haze all too well :o) Scarlett x
I just melted. What an amazingly insightful little boy he is. Your family looks complete with Poet in the picture. I'm sure it feels so right to you, as well. <3
Aww that was gorgeously chilling x
so incredibly beautiful. you, your words, and your little family.
What a sweet natured lilttle chap you have. Emma
congratulations you guys, she is so so beautiful 🙂 I love her name!
how beautiful XO
Breathtaking devine!
I now know just the shots I want once our little one comes along and am going to bookmark this post!
Congratulations.
Devine.
Love this post.
xx
I love this post! You capture the essence of the magical moment so well! you made me teary as well…
Lordy, would have made me teary too. Amazing to have such a strong sense of a loving home.
beautiful jodi. and the way you have captured all of the pictures of beautiful poet. amazing. keep enjoying every second of your fog, and your beautiful little boy, i love that he is already showing such profound sibling compassion, says something about who he is!
x ashley
I felt teary just reading those words of Che's. Beautiful.
x
I have only just found you here I'm only new to blogland. What beautiful photos and children they grow so fast I will enjoy watching along the way. If you ever get a spare minute LOL feel free to come and say hello and join me love finding new friend.
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Always Wendy
this is so cute!!! so welcome home Baby and big brother! 🙂
how beautiful! the photos and his big brothers welcome. it reminds me of when my friends baby was born and her 2 year old come to visit his little brother – he climbed up on to a chair leaned over the crib and sang happy birthday. SWEET!
I've just come across your blog via Marvelous Kiddo, and I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying these images and words that you're putting out there. So beautiful and calm.
Your poet is a lucky lady to be born into this family.
Bless x
She looks so perfect in that little sling. Between your blog and prenatal yoga teacher training i'm cluckier than ever 🙂
hey jodi
thanks for your message… of course it's ok about the blog posts 🙂 welcome to little poet, she looks just goreous and i love your pictures… louis is 9 weeks now and we are starting to settle in, it's all so new / amazing / exhausting in the beginning hey? it must be a bit different the second time around though…
x
It's hard when the new bubba comes along, but he will get there in the end.
I am loving reliving the bubbadays with you, Jodi. Thank you for your soft, peaceful reflections. x
You and your perfect little family are amazing. Thank you for bringing a little more happiness to my day.
PS. loving the grey sweater wrap that you are wearing. it's stuck in my head. when you have the chance please tell where I can find one. by the looks of all of your photos it seems like a must-have 🙂
Oh Che you sweet souled boy with a big heart! Kellie xx
aw that's just the sweetest thing.
i'm the youngest of my family and i remember i used to nag my ma for a little brother or sister – someone for me to be a big sister to because i had loved how lovely my own older sister was to me. sibling love is so sweet.
bel. x
I love reading your blog, you represent motherhood in such a beautiful and poetic way.
Oh Jodi! Bless!
A wee girl…and home now.
I've just been catching up over here…and what joy I find in your new baby bliss.
Enjoy your nesting and welcoming…all four of you!
xx Leanne