tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post7188587043142212421..comments2023-11-24T08:37:35.827+00:00Comments on Peonies and Polaroids: four weekscarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09351483253361159121noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-64567980872067021972011-01-12T07:08:37.049+00:002011-01-12T07:08:37.049+00:00reading this entry was like a breath of fresh air ...reading this entry was like a breath of fresh air for me (new mother of a 8 month old baby). it's the toughest...but ironically the most fulfilling and happiest i've ever been in my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-30963591622852185662010-12-28T08:31:15.717+00:002010-12-28T08:31:15.717+00:00I love this post so much. And you, too.I love this post so much. And you, too.Cate Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272234788337670115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-35895834079216259992010-12-20T14:06:01.428+00:002010-12-20T14:06:01.428+00:00Oh, good GOD I love you all, all four of you!!!
...Oh, good GOD I love you all, all four of you!!! <br /><br />And yes, the lack of sleep sucks. And I say this with trepidation, bc I don't want you rushing to get your passport, but: they still don't like sleep much when they're two, of three or six. They don't want to miss anything, you see? But we love them anyway, because... well. Your pictures and words said it all, my dear.<br /><br />much love,<br />-mariaMaria | Vintage Simplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046940964809245057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-43631810696456475042010-12-19T23:24:16.568+00:002010-12-19T23:24:16.568+00:00I must say that your babies are truly so cute. Whe...I must say that your babies are truly so cute. When my daughter was a new born she looked pretty strange and alien like for the first month or so (thankfully she grew into herself quite quickly afterwards) but your two have been gorgeous from the word go. Good work. Oh and it does get easier (though I can't speak for twins but I'm sure it's the same!) So glad you are enjoying them nevertheless. Soak up every second, because it honestly does go by so quickly xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892640801994380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-3291263877253418712010-12-10T09:54:09.673+00:002010-12-10T09:54:09.673+00:00Oh my... perhaps you may consider trading one of t...Oh my... perhaps you may consider trading one of these beauties for a brand new lens? Lenses don't cry and I'll let you take your pick...caught the lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659140898077940836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-29777580323578069142010-12-09T12:40:20.207+00:002010-12-09T12:40:20.207+00:00Oh what a nice thing of birds! Sorry I don't k...Oh what a nice thing of birds! Sorry I don't know not english, neither russian term for this! Cuty-cute!Eugyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008959017698005154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-48786303616799525862010-12-09T03:08:18.930+00:002010-12-09T03:08:18.930+00:00Thank you for your honest wisdom and beautiful ima...Thank you for your honest wisdom and beautiful images in words and in prints. Wishing you continued certainty in your decision (and selfishly, I hope you continue to be thoroughly real & truthful).Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-5964047744766474412010-12-09T00:25:17.584+00:002010-12-09T00:25:17.584+00:00I have been extremely self involved the past few m...I have been extremely self involved the past few months, and I missed the BIG NEWS! Congratulations, and keep up the good work! Beautiful babies!The Maiden Metallurgisthttp://Www.themaidenmetallurgist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-68468737112487724732010-12-08T23:47:04.908+00:002010-12-08T23:47:04.908+00:00scary.
i hope all of these people who say "i...scary.<br /><br />i hope all of these people who say "it's worth it" aren't making things up.lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00379596904318935981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-88588090999656032912010-12-08T23:33:48.124+00:002010-12-08T23:33:48.124+00:00I'm so glad you are all making it.
Anyone who...I'm so glad you are all making it.<br /><br />Anyone who says it's easy is lying.anna and the ringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061035220548972874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-20763208164451790422010-12-08T21:55:12.764+00:002010-12-08T21:55:12.764+00:00Babies are wonderful, and even more wonderful in r...Babies are wonderful, and even more wonderful in retrospect. Mark my words.<br /><br />And: "a shar-pei in a wind tunnel"? I'll go to bed now, smiling happily and widely; thank you. :-)Lynnhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/1musenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-9284908475241654732010-12-08T21:32:45.414+00:002010-12-08T21:32:45.414+00:00"My stomach felt like a Shar Pei in a wind tu..."My stomach felt like a Shar Pei in a wind tunnel." I understand, completely. Babies are SO hard - and we have a positively angelic one. Twins run in our family, and I used to want twins. Until I realized how much work a "good" single baby was. I'm so in awe of you, miss.mrs shortcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943195020095172193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-208376360770775472010-12-08T20:01:53.747+00:002010-12-08T20:01:53.747+00:00I totally understand. Two more weeks and they wak...I totally understand. Two more weeks and they wake up more and you will have more practice.elizabeytahttp://www.panaminthandmade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-60600162811309821362010-12-08T19:57:41.474+00:002010-12-08T19:57:41.474+00:00Can you give us a tutorial on telling the babies a...Can you give us a tutorial on telling the babies apart, pretty please? I can't at all. Maybe you can tell us how they are different little ladies?Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526722516550185150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-6057895394328743992010-12-08T19:16:48.248+00:002010-12-08T19:16:48.248+00:00i just love everything about this post so much. th...i just love everything about this post so much. the little stories, the babies, the PICTURES, you, the things IN the pictures, the words, all of it. SO MUCH.jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103047512463828864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-8297309647656659122010-12-08T16:43:40.511+00:002010-12-08T16:43:40.511+00:00@esb babies are for entertainment. that's why...@esb babies are for entertainment. that's why i'm having one. duh. <br />but... i don't think the fun part starts until about 8-9 months.<br /><br />P, if i lived closer i would babysit. and, i would teach the girls spanish. :)Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922091596290930281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-78249972518059332542010-12-08T15:21:11.534+00:002010-12-08T15:21:11.534+00:00Love your honestly.Love your honestly.amylunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888554045943506007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-60152843593977026182010-12-08T14:40:49.199+00:002010-12-08T14:40:49.199+00:00These are beautiful photos!!!These are beautiful photos!!!Melissa Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-48321284831763335472010-12-08T09:19:05.334+00:002010-12-08T09:19:05.334+00:00I have a 5 month old and in all my mama groups hav...I have a 5 month old and in all my mama groups have really tried to hit home that after 6 weeks, things do get better, but before that they just suck. They get even better after 3 months. I have an amazingly easy baby and the best husband/baby daddy ever - and it's so f-ing hard.<br /><br />Also, while people tell you that babies are hard, they don't tell you the havoc they can put on your relationship - totally normal (not that you're having any, but so many mamas and papas do).<br /><br />You are a good mom and you will get through it (and one day soon, you'll have double the baby giggles the rest of us get).<br /><br />ps: no running before 6 weeks - take care of yourself!GiGihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865600396367861982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-83700012271701484742010-12-08T08:33:45.404+00:002010-12-08T08:33:45.404+00:00It's nice to hear someone being honest. I'...It's nice to hear someone being honest. I'm glad that you're already feeling that way after 4 weeks, to be honest I'm still struggling with those feelings at 9 months. You've been out more than I managed for about 5 months. And you have two! You're doing amazing. And they are just beautiful.Rosaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294864366284434807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-14009879473551083502010-12-08T05:45:39.303+00:002010-12-08T05:45:39.303+00:00Their feet look so impossibly small. Thank you for...Their feet look so impossibly small. Thank you for your honesty. It is nice to see a mother that is able to say that it isn't all sunshine and puppy dogs. Your babies are beautiful, as is your writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-72082406185428636762010-12-08T05:05:03.880+00:002010-12-08T05:05:03.880+00:00The first month is hard. Adorable, snuggly, but H...The first month is hard. Adorable, snuggly, but HARD. The second month is almost a little harder -- you're starting to feel your footing, but the sleep deprivation starts to wear on you....<br /><br />But things get a little easier at 3 months. And a little easier at 6 months. And a lot easier at 8 months or so. At 9 months, my husband said he couldn't possibly imagine our baby any happier. And then she turned 12 months, happier still. And 18 months, happier still. Every month has been a steady progression of more fun and joy all around. So good luck and hang in there! It really does just keep getting better and better!TwoWishes Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803149849293331364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-19353387527043483672010-12-08T03:24:48.491+00:002010-12-08T03:24:48.491+00:00love those little fingers, noses and toes. so pre...love those little fingers, noses and toes. so preciousCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851293154388793520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-58292368313618008992010-12-08T01:36:07.243+00:002010-12-08T01:36:07.243+00:00your babies are lovely and it sounds like you are ...your babies are lovely and it sounds like you are becoming a lovely mum. thanks you for always being so truthful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368120335140927600.post-8698719951835508842010-12-08T00:21:16.117+00:002010-12-08T00:21:16.117+00:00I love your photos and how honest you are. I had n...I love your photos and how honest you are. I had no idea of all the crazy baby things and hard times until my sister let me in on the secrets. I have nothing but the utmost respect for parents, especially mothers <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com