we’re finding it.
the new daily.
relearning life and
paring it down.
seeking the essentials,
throwing out the rest.
(or at least trying to.)
sleep till the last possible moment,
then throw yourself into the day.
drumming, spills,
chocolate and trucks.
building with plastic blocks.
elmo underwear and
hand sanitizer.
coloring, spit-up, and
a load of laundry everyday.
wanting to play outside,
but staying in.
heaters, colds,
tissues and blankets.
pacifiers and podcasts.
new words, hide-and-seek,
afternoon [...]
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daily rhythm.
Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
tidbits: post baby.
Posted in Uncategorized on November 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
-it rained all day yesterday, the windy and cold kind of rain. despite the cold, jones and i ventured out for some post-nap puddle jumping, leaving baby ez with papa at home. after 45 minutes or so, jones was completely soaked and the sun had set, so we came home for hot baths and chili [...]
poem by dad.
Posted in Uncategorized on November 12, 2009 | 5 Comments »
a little japanese poem by ezra’s dad. translation to follow.
君の肌を初めて触ったのが私の手
君の顔を初めて見たのが私の目
君の声を初めて聞いたのが私の耳
天の父があなたを造られて、
母の胎に置かれて、
そうして私の手に直接渡された。
私が父親です。
“My hands, first to touch your skin
My eyes, first to see your face
My ears, first to hear your voice
Your heavenly Father made you,
placed you in your mother’s womb,
then placed you directly in my hands.
I’m your dad.”
ezra makes his way.
Posted in Uncategorized on November 11, 2009 | 8 Comments »
on a rainy night in october, with less than 20 minutes left in the day, you came. you were pink and slimy and quiet as you drew your first breath, and i was so happy to be done. we leaned over you, your daddy and i both with our hands under your body, taking in [...]
simple woman’s daybook.
Posted in Uncategorized on November 3, 2009 | 5 Comments »
simple woman’s daybook
outside my window :: various yard and sandbox toys strewn about, beautiful sunlight
i am thinking :: about the house we’ll be visiting today, being brave enough to watch the video of me pushing ezra into the world (yikes.), and how amazed i am at how much i enjoyed watching “lonesome dove”
i am learning [...]
all is well.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2009 | 2 Comments »
its 3:15p, which means its the middle of naptime in the o’donnell house. jones is upstairs in his bed, and little ezra is sleeping on a cushion pillow on the coffee table. (yes siree, on the coffee table. in the midst of the running, jumping, and climbing toddler life, i’d forgotten that newborns don’t move. [...]
he’s here!
Posted in Uncategorized on October 23, 2009 | 12 Comments »
ezra dean o’donnell finally decided to enter the world!
october 22, 11:40pm
6 lbs 13 oz, 19.5 inches
he looks like his big brother when he was born, only about one whole pound lighter and with BLONDE hair! he’s cute as a button and has been very kind to his mommy, sleeping lots and letting me [...]
i feel a little played.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 21, 2009 | 4 Comments »
overdue: 4 days
false alarms: 2
it was hard to get up this morning. yesterday, i had contractions all day. they weren’t entirely regular, but for a few intervals of time, they were. and they were getting stronger. i was feeling prepped, so i took a few walks and did some stairs in our neighborhood, hoping to [...]
keeping myself busy.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
due date countdown: 2 days.
found this myers-briggs mothering article — immensely enjoyed it and thought i’d pass it along. i’m the “know-thyself mother” (INFJ).
doing better today. decided last night i was going to stop the worrying and waiting by attempting to just do a normal day — i’ve been rather productive and feel a bit [...]
waiting.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
due date countdown: 3 days.
i’m so bored. it wasn’t that bad until my braxton-hicks kicked it up a notch yesterday and started coming pretty regularly, every half-hour or so. they were accompanied by a sudden burst of energy and a few other “end of pregnancy” symptoms that really don’t need mentioned here. i went to [...]
