Fun Friday with Friends --- Spring Is Here

This afternoon we stopped by new Baby's home to see his big brother and his Mom, and maybe even his Dad, to see if we could do anything for him. Being just 5 days old requires a lot of assistance from the team and we figured Mom was tired out ;-).

Mom and Big Brother were there and Dad had gone to work. Baby had been trying to figure out the nursing and new milk end of things, so, a lactation specialist was on her way just after we arrived.

What a cherub this little person is! Darling. Incredibly handsome, and Big Brother is so proud. And, he was glad to have Big Z there 'cause that meant they could avoid the meeting about milk ;-).

Big Z helped his friend with Legos and I gave Mom encouragement before the specialist arrived. Once they got underway, I got into the kitchen and helped get soup for Big Brother and then did up the dishes, got the dishwasher going, cleaned sinks and stove-tops. Then came having the boys compost and recycle since they were headed outside for a few minutes anyhow. Checked goatie's water and it was good, as was the doggie's. Cleaned the kitty box. Later put dishes away from dishwasher and got matzoh ball soup into the bowls (thanks to another set of parent's from Big Z's school).

Afterwards, I was the most blessed one to hold the new Little Cherub in my arms while Mom had some phone calling to do. It was during this time that Big Z's dad came to get him for soccer practice, so, Big Z bid Baby adieu with soft sweet kisses to his head, and the hopes that he will get to visit Baby again very soon.

Dad came home and held Baby for awhile, and that gave time for the doggie to get her fill of lovin' until it was time for Baby to eat again ;-). All went well with the specialist and the encouragement and affirmation was enough for Mom and Baby to begin gulp sessions. So, let the feeding begin!

While they were successfully nursing, the cat found his way to my chair and received his own bit of lovin'; and I learned that the transition has been the most difficult for him. But, he didn't hang around as long as he usually does for his t.l.c.

Afterwards, I was again blessed to hold Baby. Oh, what a miracle is a newborn baby. I felt the Reconnective Healing energies swirling around us and I was moved to tears more than once in thanksgiving over this healthy young boy, and the strength of his Mommy, and the beauty of his family.

Dad and Big Brother folded clothes and got ready for their own soccer practice and left. Minutes slipped into hours as Mom and I visited about her experience, about Baby, and about our sons and the new adjustments she and her family are making now that Baby is finally here. Before we knew it, it was feeding time again, for everyone! Dad and Big Brother came home and I ladled soup for all of them before coming home myself.

Sandy,

May you have a healthy and wholesome labor, and may your baby girl be as healthy as can be when she joins you in a few weeks; and may you have great strength during and after your labor, and may have an ease with milk and a quick return of energy. May your little boy be the best little Big Brother that helps his Mommy with delight. And, may Daddy cherish each second and support you all like only a Dad can. Know that I'll be thinking of you and holding you in my thoughts and prayers . . . and will be mentally helping you, too --- fix meals, do dishes, clean up toys, etc. You name it and in your mind, know that I'll be there supporting you most of all ;-).

Rain pounded down after Big Z left for his practice . . . and it kept pelting the countryside. But as the afternoon wore on on this first day of Spring, an afternoon glow of the most beautiful sunlight swept the hillside behind our friend's home and I was delighted, nourished and strengthened by the gifts given and received this day.