Welcome Maclay

Yesterday I got the opportunity to visit with a good friend and the new little miracle in her life, her two and half week old son, Maclay.



Maclay seemed so much smaller than Daisy did at the same age even taking into account that she was about 1/2 a pound heavier at birth.


Maclay @ 2.5 weeks


Daisy @ 2.5 weeks

I guess there's not much difference but in my head it was hard to imagine she was ever that small!

Mr. Maclay looks like his poppa for sure, although I think he has inklings of his mom's nose. It will be a few months before we can really tell. Daisy looked a lot like her Grandad when she was born but now I see more and more of her Daddy in her - especially the eyes.

My friend had an almost picture-perfect pregnancy and birth and is now zooming through the early days of motherhood with the appropriate amounts of fear, anxiety, wonder, grace and acceptance.

Welcome to the world Maclay!

8 months today!

Happy 8 month birthday, Daisy!

I can't believe how much you've grown and achieved in such a short time: sitting up, crawling, climbing, babbling, getting new teeth, eating proper food... it seems like there is a new milestone to celebrate almost every day!

Your big, wide, cheeky smile blows the clouds away from even the most dismal of days. Even when you were sick, you still managed to smile and giggle - I love that about you. (How very British of you to put a smile on your face and just muddle-through!)

I also love the fact that you're a social bunny. I hoped for a baby that loved being around people but I was prepared for anything, knowing I had little control over who you would be. Yet, you've exceeded even my expectations for social inclination! Your face literally lights up when you see other people, especially other kids, and the fact that I have had to leave restaurants because you were squealing at people with delight (as opposed to crying) just makes me so proud and happy.

You're already a quick-learner, independent, exhuberant, loving, happy and so fearless - your Daddy and I can't wait to see how you put that to use in each new stage of your life. Personally, I think it's going to be a blast.

Thanks for a great 8 months. I'm so enjoying being your mommy/mummy!