Our darling Isabelle is here at last and what a joy she it! The transition into motherhood has been challenging in so many ways but the reward is beyond worth the effort. The last few months spent cuddling our darling daughter have been the best ones of my life and I already wonder what we did before our sweet girl arrived!

For me the first month of motherhood was the hardest month of my life. I was filled with anxiety about all the things that could go wrong (along with all those crazy hormones!) and it robbed me of some of the joy I wish I could have relaxed and enjoyed when she was such a wee little one. But eventually things started to come more naturally like feeding, napping, and prioritizing a moment for myself which allowed me to relax and soak in every coo and cuddle with my baby girl.

Isabelle, our Izzy girl, is my dream come true. She’s a miracle. A gift. A divine delight. Everyday I watch her grow, learn, and discover the world with a smile on her face. This girl is obsessed with walks, her mommy and patty cakes. She’s nothing like I imagined she’d be. I pictured a mini Blake with dark features and lots of hair. Instead I got a miniature version of myself. She’s sweet, sensitive, opinionated, decisive and delightful.

I’ve come to realize that bringing children into this world is a complete act of defiance against the darkness in the world. The entire process of growing a child is utterly miraculous and then their presence in this world radiates through with such brightness and joy that one can’t help but have hope for the future. Babies give us new eyes through which to see the world. Eyes of wonder and delight!

So there’s a little insight into our lives lately and the joy that is our little baby girl!

Happy holidays to your families near and far, new and old. I hope is a joyful season filled with love.

Xxx, Shannon

Welcoming Motherhood