A diminutive voice would occasionally slip into my stream of consciousness, "You should be documenting this, you are never going to remember...". Two and a half long years have passed since I have written about our this and our that, our moments, our memories. I've missed it, that process of reflection, and appreciation that comes with examining some of the minutiae. As well as the practice of the figurative pen to paper, crafting with words. September is a wonderful time to begin anew, akin to cracking open a fresh notebook.
And most importantly, SHE. In two years marked by significant changes, she is certainly the most significant. For the past nine months she has stated her presence with conviction (and occasionally a high pitched scream). Yet unlike her brothers before her, she does not have chronicles documenting her every twist and turn, odes to each newfound discovery. Perhaps it is a minor effort to stave off that omnipresent maternal guilt, or simply because I want to remember, because she is my last. I want her to know without question, exactly the depth and breadth of our love for her.
Finally. Introducing...Elizabeth (b. 11/18/2007).
Such a treat to see you posting! I had you in my blog reader, and what a pleasant surprise to see the newest addition to your family. Congrats! She is absolutely adorable.
Posted by: Rachel | September 04, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Oh Tina!!! A huge and heartfelt congratulations!! I have a wee girlie of my own now, and she's a joy (well, most of the time).
Your sweetie is precious - I am so happy for you!
Posted by: Lisa | September 04, 2008 at 06:22 PM
She is beautiful Tina! I have thought of you and your family often lately. I hope you had a good summer.
Posted by: Tracy K | September 04, 2008 at 07:42 PM
hi tina!!! she is so beautiful! congrats! hope to see more of you guys on the blog :)
Posted by: jamie | September 05, 2008 at 12:22 PM
so glad to reconnect, Tina - and congrats on the new addition!
Posted by: kah-mei | September 06, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Hi Tina,
Welcome back! Congratulations on Elizabeth, she's beautiful! Hope all is well.
Bela
Posted by: Bela | September 08, 2008 at 08:07 AM
well, look who it is! welcome back tina.
your daughter is beautiful. i always knew you'd have more :)
leslie
Posted by: Leslie | September 08, 2008 at 01:25 PM
She's just lovely Tina...though I have to admit that it's hard to imagine you being mom to a girl! I'm sure I'll get over it after a few more sweet pictures like this! :)
Glad to see you're blogging agin...I've always enjoyed reading yours!
Posted by: margaret | September 19, 2008 at 12:05 PM
I love that you're blogging again. Way back when you were one of my favorites ... and you will be again bc I love how you put words together. :)
Posted by: Shelley Laming | September 20, 2008 at 06:35 AM
Congratulations! She is beautiful :). So happy for you.
Posted by: joy b | November 01, 2008 at 04:24 AM