Ten pounds and growing!

Grace was weighed by Plunket today, she is just shy of 10 pounds (4.5kg) at eight weeks old. I was 10 pounds when I was born!! Hats off to my mother for that.

Grace has been grizzly the last week and a half. Started with her having her injections and then I think has merged into a growth spurt as she is so hungry. As a result Chad and I have been pretty shattered.

Still no smiles from Grace, but I know she will smile when she is ready. She does roll her eyes at the antics of her Mum and Dad, and I swear I've seen her do the L for loser sign on her forehead with her hand while looking at me....cheeky monkey.

I'm trying to get into routines with play and sleep but I find it hard to get everything done. Definitely still have my learner plates on when it comes to motherhood. It feels one step forward, two steps back at times.

But I must count my blessings. Family, friends, and a partner who loves me so much. He praises my efforts and sees value in what I do. He picks me up when I get down and shares my laughter. And most importantly he loves our little girl with his whole heart and soul.

Everyone is growing up

Turning 50 is a weird milestone - I dont feel 50, and I dont really put a lot of weight behind milestone numbers. But I do like reflecting on life, and I feel I have grown, learnt from many of my mistakes, and lived a pretty great life. The biggest change is watching just how much Grace has grown this year. Today I washed some of her baby clothes that I found so I can store them and it took me right back to when my whole clothes line had tiny little outfits on it. This year, she everything has changed and I am in so much grief for the loss of some of the old routines, it hurts!! She is still my little button and I see that side of her when she is unsure or overwhelmed. I need to manage my patience through these growing phases, as my sister said "give her space and grace". She is the kindest, funniest and sweetest girl and I love her so much that it honestly hurts. I hope she knows that. She seems to have all my worst moments front of mind that I wonder at times if she sees ...

Picture of an 11 year olds desk

Grace has her desk in the family room, mainly due to space in her room but also to help her not lock herself away. She just finished tidying it and I love how it represents where she is at. Lots of art, Lego still displayed proudly, pillow on chair covering her phone ( she is still adhering to the no phone in her room rule, yay!), pottery on display. A beautiful blend of child and teenager!

Updates

Spot Update: Day Three days since we found out Grace's best friend has chicken pox. So far, no spots on my cheurb. Puppy Countdown Update: Dog sitting confirmed for 16th Sept to 10th Oct. How hard can it be? Italian Student Update: One week left. I will miss his critic of my pasta cooking, but grateful my lasagna passed the "Italian test"

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