You have nine months of pregnancy to prepare yourself for a baby. 5 baby books..check, 2 gallons of paint and nursery gear..check, diapers, pacifiers and millions of frilly things..check,check check. No matter how much you prepare..the one built in necessity that can’t be purchased on any registry is that 4 letter word…L-o-v-e. C’mon, don’t shake your head and say I’m cheesy, that’s the only word that sums it up. When I had both of our kids, and they were handed to me..I wasn’t thinking about the pain, or how horriable I looked in my hospital gown, or even about the millions of doctors that had flooded my room..I was wondering how after 3 seconds of holding this little 6lb bundle..I was head over heels in love. Call it maternal or what have you, but there is something oddly spectacular about this instant adoration for your little mini me.
Tekla and Jamie welcomed itty-bitty Makena into the world about 6 weeks ago. This tiny little penut has a better wardrobe than any girl I know. Tekla had a “shoe shower” for Makena, so she is pretty much set until 4th grade:) She has an array of colorful tutu’s, preppy leggings, fur coats and Anthro-esque skirts that make you wish they made it in your size. This particular day was abnormally freezing and it deeply saddened me to hear Makena’s newborn cry out of pure shiverment. Whenver she would cry, Tekla and Jamie would cuddle in tight and sing Jingle Bells to her, to calm her down..I had never seen that before. Note to Self: *Jingle Bells in a blizzard. How appropriate:) Tekla bundled her and bundled her until she fell asleep, then I worked FAST…I love families.. and I love itty-bitty’s..Hope to photograph Makena as she continues to grow into her wardrobe…
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