The Bombadils

Hello friends, it's been a while! We've spent the last few months in a newborn cocoon with baby brother Cedric, who was born when the crocuses were in bloom. He's been showered with love, especially by middle child Celeste the toddler tornado and super sis Miss Fliss. It's been intense and busy but we've had amazing support and we're grateful to be in it together. As demanding and overwhelming as those early newborn weeks are, there's nothing quite like feeling the rose petal softness of a fresh babe, so new on this planet, so fragile, so dependent, so trusting, so open, so forgiving, and so mysterious. Who are you, little bud? Everyday you blossom and we learn a bit more about you and we are constantly amazed. Cedric's signature trait is that smiling is his default. These big sunny smiles that reach down to his toes! It's like he knows he's the one to make us outnumbered as parents, and to keep us going, he lights up the room with starburst smiles.

It's hard to believe it's been over 3 months already, but the crocuses have long made way for the daffodils, dandelions, raging rhododendron, mint, and feverfew. This year the backyard cherry tree even decided to treat us to a bowl full of cherries.
All this against the backdrop of upsetting world news that seems impossibly harsh compared to the sweet and gentle being of little ones. We're treasuring the gentleness. 💓

That's our update! We look forward to sharing the music we've been making, soon. Yep, music stays close through thick and thin, we can't shake it! For now, a sleepy newborn-phase 2 AM poem:

Cedric
When you fall asleep, you smile
Are you having visions of angels?

When you wake up, you smile
You are our vision of heaven, our angel

Cedric, your name means
Beloved, or gift of splendor

Truly you are our little gift
Our beloved

You came on the heels of your sister
Waiting in the wings
Just a breath and you were born

The angels sent you
To smile at us
Day and night

Reminding us
That it is good to be alive

Thank you James Hill & Anne Janelle, Kraken Brass, and The Carleton for a very merry time a few weeks ago! It was a lovely way to celebrate the holidays and move into the new year. And yep that's a pretty good pic of baby bump #3! 🐣