Winter is here.
The past few days have been grey and windy and we've been cuddled up inside, cringing at the coughs and splutters of little beings. Mind you, they don't seem to mind that much. They're snacking on vegemite toast and mandarins and watching a little too much tv.
Thankfully our neighbour has a lemon tree bearing an abundance of fruit so I've been making lemon and honey tea to soothe the razor blade throat. I've taken a liking to black tea with ginger and honey too. Vegie soup with garlic and black pepper is on the stove for a late lunch - a bit of spice to clear the chest.
In between writing what may be completely incoherent stories I have been watching new life unfold. Roo was born last week, the end of a wonderful pregnancy, the beginning of a blessed life. Tim wrote Roo's birth story today and gosh, it's a powerful one. Their birth journey, as a family, encompasses the unknown path of first-time parents - the raw, primal, exhausting, confronting, wonderful, joyous experience that changes you, forever.
Tim and Kesh, I'm so proud to know you, so inspired by your story. Little Roo, you have chosen well. Welcome, precious one, to this big world. It's all the more beautiful because of you. x
Thanks for the link to Roo's birth story Jodi. I've been sitting here balling my eyes out. How beautifully Tim writes. How amazing Kesh is. How eerily similar Cohen's birth was.
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Wow, what a powerful birth story that is..so beautifully written and honest. Thanks so much for sharing the link Jodi.
ReplyDeleteWe too are battling winter's ills...get well soon.
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Jodi I bawled my eyes out reading that story! It gave me so much peace to realize even other strong, inspiring mothers like Kesh could go through something similar to what I went through. It took a long while for me to get over the fact that I didn't have the birth I had intended to, but what we should be most thankful for is that we have healthy babies, and still be kind to our bodies for birth is an incredible accomplishment no matter which way it happens!! Thanks again for sharing! xx
ReplyDeletePS.. I might need to grab some of your soup recipes! I've been itching for a new one!
I hope you feel better soon Jodi...I have just read Tim's post and it was powerful indeed. Your words about first time parents are so very true, nothing really prepares us does it?
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ReplyDeleteits kinda surreal reading about your winter season and sniffels- summer is just kicking in for me - but i still got the sniffels too- chasing other peoples' kids around at work with a tissue and wipes!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet are you about Roo! Hope the colds clear up lovely lady. Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading our story. I read it to Kesh before I posted it. She was in the bath and I sat on the floor. We both cried. I always ask her what I need to change before I post a blog. This time, I didn't have to ask anything.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky is Kesh to have such a sweet man. And now a gorgeous boy. Hope your colds get better xo
ReplyDeleteyou're so kind jodi. tim told their story so beautifully, kesh is amazing for enduring what she did to welcome baby roo. you are so right, he chose well. I hope the bugs clear soon, we have had a rough start to winter too (though more it was late autumn that did the damage..) xx
ReplyDeleteoh sweet things, hope the sniffles, the heaviness and the throats mend soon. love the tights on Poet, we have also been embracing the awesomeness of tights in al; matter of spots and stripes.
ReplyDeletewhat a stunningly amazing and beautiful story from Tim, to photograph AND write with such beauty and meaning, oh my goodness. Roo, what a wonderful and loving home you chose. xxx
We are nearing summer and all come down with cold's too! I think Rinah is reveling in her sickness for the same reason- getting to watch episode after episode of Planet Earth.
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling at your post Jodi because it is the third post I've read today about all in the house having coughs and sniffles. I've just posted a recipe for red lentil soup that has been our tonic this week as we settle into winter with a cold to mark the start of the season. Enjoy the tea. Stay warm. x
ReplyDeletethe onset of a sore throat is one of my least favorite things. i'd rather have a stuffy nose than a sore throat. i have found elderberry syrup to be helpful (and delicious!) with calming an angry throat. i hope it passes quickly for all of you!
ReplyDeleteYou poor things. From a little family just getting over the same thing, we hope you all feel better soon. At least your winter weather is occuring in the right season. It's practically rained 5 days straight here, is blowing a gale and is absolutely freezing. What happened to our summmer!
ReplyDeleteI know what that little Poet needs...a soft grey cardigan to wrap up in maybe...!
And beautiful words about Roo and those gorgeous Coulsons. In so many ways their story is very similar to ours and I loved reading every word. What a divine little family they are.
Much love to you Jodi xxx
Yeah, loved Tim's story! It's too sweet. Hope you and yours feel better soon xx
ReplyDeleteLoved Tim's story, amazing, so much love!, and I hope you and your family feel better very soon, big hug!.
ReplyDeleteHi jodi, I'm looking forward to reading that birth story but just a little note on coughs and colds with little ones:
ReplyDeleteI am currently doing a diploma of Yoga and we take an Ayurveda course as part of it. Today we made some treats with ginger, and a great one for kids is to mix equal parts of ginger (fresh or dried) with jaggery and roll it into little balls. You could also use honey, instead of jaggery.
I haven't tried it on my little one yet but i look forward to his next cough/cold!
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Jodi, you are one beautiful woman. Xx
ReplyDeleteWinter is definitely here, just trying to keep myself warm most of the day! Hope your colds are already better... And I have just read Tim's birth story - such a wonderful family! Thanks for sharing the link, I had tears rolling down my face while reading it! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteoof, our week has mirrored yours i think - right down to the veggie soup! thinking healthy thoughts your way x
ReplyDeleteOh, do feel better soon! Being sick when you have to care for little ones is the worst!
ReplyDeleteNothing good about being sick but for the extra cuddles you get from the little ones. It helps everything.
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