7.11.13

It's a Wrap

















Documenting our baby-wearing journey over the past six months as part of Sakura Bloom's Sling Diaries, has been a true blessing - in more and unexpected ways than one. Swathed tightly together in luxurious linens and softly draped silks, we have wandered and explored tiny corners of this vast earth, each wholly immersed in the presence of the other. Moments filled with animated chatter upon a new discovery are equally as cherished as those where we meander along in a slow and comfortable silence. To hold my growing girl by my side and simply be, has meant more to me lately than ever before.

Returning to a four day-a-week teaching role at the beginning of the year has been a transition both harder and easier than I ever anticipated. There have been days when merely having everyone fed, clothed, organised and out the door by 7.30am has seemed utterly overwhelming {all too often on barely four hours of sleep during the heights of night feeding}. But somehow {miraculously!} we always manage - albeit a little dishevelled, with far too many wrinkles in our clothes and breakfast remnants gracing the corners of our mouths. There have been times I've pulled from our driveway with secretly welling eyes, as the longing to experience both the magic and the mundane at home with our girl, has, at times, become too much. However on that drive, I am also quick to remind myself how very fortunate we are for Si to spend his days with our darling daughter, and watching their bond flourish with each passing minute brings pure happiness to my heart.

Back in February, thoughts of the year ahead provoked notions of the 'monumental' and yet, in the blink of an eye, it's suddenly November. Not only have we survived the year - we've thrived. Sage is blossoming amongst her mini-village and I am relishing my time back in the workplace - initially hoping, and now knowing, that it will only be short-lived. I adore spending my days guiding 16 eager little learners and I never tire of the home-coming snuggles from my loves.

All too soon we will begin a new chapter as a family of four and I thank Leigh, Lynne and the Sakura Bloom team from the very bottom of my heart for compelling me to stop, appreciate and document these final precious months with Sage before our son enters our lives. Moments spent with her have always been, and will continue to be the most incredible gift I ever received. The images, words and memories we now have as a result of The Sling Diaries are a small but profound page in our story as mother and daughter; a page that may otherwise have remained unwritten.





Sage is cocooned in the Luxe Silk Sling in Deep Sea. I wear a custom-made necklace by Swoon Jewellery Studio - a most beautiful keepsake, gifted to each of the fourteen Sling Diary, Volume 3 participants - unifying us now, and always.


14 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful post! And your words ring so true. It was such a magnificent journey to be on and so blessed that I shared it with you. Xxx

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    1. So incredible that we were able to share this adventure together, lovely one x

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  2. Love those little pigtails! I remember your decision to go back to work really had an impact on me. And now that I'm about to embark on a new job, I wonder how I will feel. But I most probably will always have breakfast remnants in my mouth corners :)

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    1. Oh Stacey - how very exciting and daunting at the same time. I'm sure that whatever you put your mind to, will be pure magic {breakfast remnants and all ;-) } x

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  3. Lovely images Anna. Enjoy your time before your new baby arrives.
    The time you have left till then, will go so quickly x

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    1. It has truly flown already! I'm treasuring this time as much as possible x

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  4. I can't believe how much Sage has grown! Those pigtails! xx

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    1. Hasn't she ever Naomi! Her pigtails make her look even older - it's scary! x

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  5. This is divine, Anna ~ such beautiful words and images ~ it's been wonderful to journey along with you : ) xo

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    1. Thank you beautiful Mietta. I have loved every second of sharing this incredible adventure with you x

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  6. This just gave me tears. I've been working a fair bit for the past two years (olive is 4), & it's so hard! But I love working, too. And actually, I feel quite nervous to be at home full time again - with two! I think it's terrific that you went back to work in between babies. Kellie xx

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    1. Oh Kell, I'm so glad I'm not the only one feeling a little nervous about returning to full-time mothering. I think two at home will be a complete game-changer! I was completely daunted about returning to work, but I'm so glad I did - it's been good for all three of us xx

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