Say hi to the oh-so-adorable Ms E and her wonderful family. This little sweetie is the kid sister of my favourite baby evah. Big sister Ms S is the baby on my splash page with the funny expression that still makes me laugh out loud every time I see it. I love this family…so accomplished and bright and lovin’ to their little gals. Our session was mostly to celebrate Ms E, at the same age as her sister was when we photographed her, but we managed to sneak in a few amazing family images too.
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Some words from mom:
Your life has changed since I photographed little Ms S as a 7 month old. She is the baby on my website splash page making the wonderful face, and now she has a little sister who is the same age as she was when we made those terrific images. How has it been?
S was the light of our lives from the minute she was born, so when we found out we were expecting another baby when she was only 9 months old, we were excited to experience that type of love and joy again, although we were obviously apprehensive about how we would manage it all. With the two girls so close in age, its been a whirlwind of parenting for the past 2 years and I cant say I have loved every minute of it, but at the same time, I wouldn’t change a thing.
All mamas long to know: how was labour?
Ahhh, labor. I was completely traumatized after S’s delivery. It was long, beyond painful, and a completely disappointing and frightening experience. So when I found out I was pregnant with E, the labor loomed ahead and terrified me. But I have to say, it was an amazing experience the second time round. E came much faster and it was less painful, even though both labors were drug free. I even managed to wash my hair and put on full makeup while laboring at home. After seeing the pictures form my first birth, I wasn’t going to make that mistake again!
How did you find the transition to having two children? What did it do to your busy-ness and sleep and noise levels?
The leap to 2 children was really awful, truth be told. E did not sleep longer than 45 minutes in a row for the first 6 months, S hated her, both were in diapers, it really was a blur of feeling completely overwhelmed and unable to cope for the first 3 months. Thankfully my mom helped a lot. Eventually S grew to love E and we settled into a manageable routine, but when the girls have off days like one is sick or grumpy, it can be very hard to cope.
Was Ms S delighted to have Ms E appear on the scene or a little discombobulated? How is she coping now?
S had a very difficult time adjusting to E. S had been the center of our worlds for 18 months and could not understand why E had to stay and ruin her fun. Somewhere around when E turned 5 months, S accepted her and that acceptance turned to love in the past month or so. It helped when E started sitting and interacting with her I think.
What is the best thing about having two children?
The best thing about two is having another person to love and watch grow into her own unique person. The relationship developing between them is pretty amazing to see as well.
The most challenging?
The worst part is feeling I cannot devote myself 100% to each child, that my attention is always divided. They’re both at an age where they depend on me so much that its hard to juggle those needs and find a balance.
Your girls are very close in age; how do you find the split?
I’m hoping it pays off in a few years and that they will be the best of friends.
What is the one thing Ms S does these days that absolutely melts your heart? Ms E?
Oh, my sweet S. She is the most gentle, loving, funny amazing kid. She makes me laugh till it hurts every day. But the thing that melts my heart the most is when she wraps her little arms around me and say “I love you mummy so much” and gives me kisses. What can be better than that? E makes me laugh every time I look at her, her giant brown eyes, her little expressions. I think my heart melts the most when she is snuggled against me nursing and her whole body is relaxed and so trusting. It always makes me smile.
What is your favourite moments between the girls and their daddy?
My favorite moments with the girls and their dad is when they are roughhousing together. I see them all in a pile on the floor, laughing, giggling, squealing, and it’s bliss.
Do you plan to have more kids?
We’ll see if I can talk their dad into it!
What are your hopes and dreams for your kiddos over the next few years?
I just want to be there to see every moment, watch how they grow and change. My dreams for them are that they are happy, that they feel loved and secure and confident, that their childhood is something they look back on with relish and joy. I know how short this will all seem one day, so I want to savor every second with my delicious girls.
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