one evening last week, maddalena and i were able to sneak off to the beach for a smidge, just us two while rocco slept and cuddled with daddy…
you know, way back all those months now, when we were going from one baby to two, it was so difficult for me to have to divide my attention. i felt ridiculously guilty since it had just been me and maddalena every day for so long! i also felt guilty because i wasn’t giving rocco the completely undivided attention i gave maddalena as a baby. guilt all around! but hey, mom guilt, what’s new, right?!
fortunately, that all settled into place somewhat quickly! they grow, you find your balance, life moves forward. so, while that’s gotten sooooo much easier… i loove the group dynamic we have growing and changing in our house… and even better, the little ones, they have each other! it’s still nice just to get a bit to really absorb just how bright and clever and fun and sparkly each of my babies is. to really stare at them and hear them and soak. them. in!
and maddalena, oh, she’s just suuuch a wonderful human! entertaining, layered, and witty to no end. i’m so lucky to get to keep her. and her happy little soul on a beach? it’s pretty much the sweetest. <3
[thanks for the girl time, stevey & rocco! ;)]
What a special time together!! Yall have such a sweet relationship! I love seeing how you raise your kids, you're a wonderful Mom!!
always love your pictures! so sweet, looks like she enjoyed the one on one time 🙂
these are precious. and aww, you're such a great mama!!! I felt that guilt too, still do sometimes!
It's so good to just go off and be just you and your lady again. Just like back in the day. I soak those up.
Mommy daughter time is so special! Glad you two got to sneak out for some girl time!