Otto: My sweet little boy, we have had a lovely week. There were stories of fanciful creatures rescuing you from mundane chores; you picked your first 'rude' book from the library which has you giggling each time the elephant "toots", and my already bulging heart grew just a bit larger as you showed true compassion to your brother when he was sad.
Hugo: This was after an exhausting day of playdates and a birthday party, you were an absolute trooper on little sleep but finally you could hold out no more. All three of us stood around you smiling and shooshing each other while we watched you sleep. You are well loved.
We are slowly getting used to our new routine while Han is home. I have finally relaxed the reins a little bit and surrendered some control (this is a new experience!) and Han is working out how our days run. Soon, I am sure the craziness will begin again when the hospital starts to operate in the coming weeks. Until then, I am determined to enjoy this wonderful gift of time together.
This week saw me achieve a running goal I have had my sights on for a while, I ran the 15km from home to the city on Friday, it was a gorgeous winter morning and you couldn't wipe the smile from my face as I ran along the river, warmed by the sun. Hopefully I can maintain the momentum and run a good 10km race in August for the Brisbane marathon.
As always, I am linking up with Jodi
Hey, I love your portraits this week, especially the two of H with the focus changing from partly-opened mouth to curled fingers - gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was so happy to get that moment of Hugo sleeping, normally his room is too dark to capture it.
DeleteLove what you have done with the second shot ... it's beautiful :0)
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DeleteHi Alanah, what gorgeous boys, and what gorgeous shots. I have just started running. I can only dream of running 15km one day! Amazing. Jen x
ReplyDeleteThanks, you would be surprised, it was only a few months ago that I started to couch to 5K program. Good luck with your running.
DeleteWhat handsome little boys you have, and such sweet moments captured! Nothing sweeter then a sleeping baby! xx
ReplyDeleteSleeping babies are something very special, they can make you fall in love harder all over again. Thank you.
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