Monday, June 27, 2011

slumber

Apparently the excitement of an imminent birth is tiring for little people. Especially the soon-to-be big brother who is being oh so kind, caring and cuddly with his muma. Last night in the soft glow of his bedside lamp he fell asleep under the pages of his book while waiting for me to snuggle with him. Precious.

His Montessori mind is well and truly challenging my intellect at the moment - not hard for my brain is literally deep in hormonal, hazy, baby land. When I'm driving in the car or when we're in bed together he'll say things like:

"Mum, let's talk about pipes."
"Mum, let's talk about planets."
"Mum, let's talk about bones."

And always, without doubt, the question arises:

"Is baby coming soon?"

To which I reply:

"Yes Che Che, baby will be here very soon."
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26 comments:

  1. JaneJune 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    that's sounds like the start of a lovely childrens book. nice post. best wishes, Jane x

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  2. dear oliveJune 27, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That is so so so cute that he fell asleep under his book. He sounds like the sweetest little man. Hope you're feeling well. Kellie xx

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  3. captain kkJune 27, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    so gorgeous. i'm loving his elephant pillow slips too :)

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  4. DelaneyJune 27, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Look how cute! & inquisitive!

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  5. one claire dayJune 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Darling boy. Che Che sounds like he will make the loveliest big brother...

    ...and I too love those pillow cases! x claire

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  6. Georgi HamptonJune 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I love reading five minutes peace .. I remember mum reading it to me when I was younger, and since then I've read it to my sister (11 years younger than me) and countless children at Te Papa (NZ's national museum where I worked for a time) .. lovely story.

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  7. anneliseJune 27, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What a sweetheart. That photo is just too cute.

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  8. Jane and The LionJune 27, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Oh what a sweet heart! I love conversations with my little one. Sweet Sweet Sweetness!

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  9. RhiannonJune 27, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Such a cutie xx

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  10. Jimin[jee-min]June 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    so sweet! :)

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  11. TammiJune 28, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    What I wouldn't give for five minutes peace :)

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  12. jackiebJune 28, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Pleased to see he loves his book! You will soon be wishing for 5 Mins peace! Love and hugs to you all xx

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  13. NatashaJune 28, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    So beautiful. Che is going to be the best big brother and teach baby so many things. I hope you're feeling well and iron is up.
    Natasha xo

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  14. LizeylouJune 28, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Your house sounds so lovely and calm at the moment ... hope your feeling wonderful!

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  15. Mama MogantoshJune 28, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    I love that book. I often feel like Mrs Large.... My copy is written in English and Somalian - where it came from, I don't know. What a sweet boy. x

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  16. tea with lucyJune 28, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Aila is leaving me stumped with her questions all the time. Like, "Who made the sun?"

    My change mat cover arrived today. Love it! It's inspired a whole room change around and tidy up.

    xo

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  17. Mama of 2 boysJune 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Precious. There is no other word I can think of. LOVE the pic, love the post. Hang in there hun, not long to go I'm sure :o) xo

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  18. NellJune 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    That picture is the cutest thing. And I used to love that book when I was younger.

    I can't wait to experience what you do as a Mama, thank you for your sweet comment too lovely xx

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  19. CatJune 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Aww... my heart melted instantly upon gazing on that sweet picture :) He is going to make a great big bro!

    ♥ Cat brideblu

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  20. backburnerJune 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    this is a lovely book for a soon to be big brother if you aren't yet familiar with it http://www.amazon.com/Theres-Going-Baby-John-Burningham/dp/0763649074/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309295448&sr=8-1

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  21. Megan.K.June 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Gorgeous boy.

    Wishing you lots of peaceful moments as you prepare to meet baby.
    x

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  22. capturingmomentsJune 28, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    What a snuggly looking bed! How adorable to see him tuckered out under a story :-) xx

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  23. BrionyJune 30, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    What gorgeous bedding to snuggle in.... Where did you get the elephant print linen? I love it!
    In bed with my little one and a book in the evening is one of my favourite times of the day..... x

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  24. ColetteJune 30, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    What a lovely post - that picture is so precious!
    Thanks for stopping by my place too.

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  25. small catalogueJuly 3, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I love that reading is comfort even unto the smallest. Such a gift to give - the love of books - stays when so many others fade away.

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  26. erstwhiledearJuly 6, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I think of this post frequently. I'm awaiting a little baby that has decided to stay in longer than expected, and I wasn't expecting the feeling of wanting to withdraw and be on my own. Your note helped me embrace the feeling.

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