Poppy is the length of a spaghetti squash this week and hit the 1 lbs mark. She's long and skinny. I get to feel her move everyday and Erin's baby bump is getting bigger. I'm obsessed with all of it.
A few things this week - Harlowe Rose was born on Wednesday night which means Sara and Emily are new parents to the most beautiful little girl. I'm convinced that little Lolo is going to be good friends with our Poppy and that makes me giddy and excited. It gives me confidence that our world is going to be okay - perfect little people are being born and they are being raised by good people.
We purchased a crib, lamb sheets and a fox stuff animal last week. The lamb sheets and fox combo just about kill me - cutest thing I've ever seen! We got all of it at Baby's R Us. The crib came in a big box, we brought it home and put it together in our front room. We were so dang excited to get it and move it to Poppy's room. Thing is - it was too big to get through the doorway. Haha - we put it together, took it apart and then put it together again. It's wild to have a crib in our home. I sit and stare and wonder what this little girl is going to be like and how she's going to change our world!
We went and cut down our christmas tree this year. It was my first time cutting one down and I completely loved it. I've been wanted to do it the last couple years and this year we felt more determined to make the trek because it feels particularly important to start a few traditions. I'm convinced that Poppy will love joining us for our Ucut Christmas Tree outing next year and beyond. The tree is now up and decorated and it makes our home feel cozy. We have a few other Christmas decorations up and a few candles. I love our home this time of year.
And today we got home from a weekend in Vancouver to celebrate Christmas early with Erin's extended family. It's become one of my favorite traditions. I adore Vancouver - charming town, nice people, good food - and Erin's family is so fun! We stay in an old historic hotel right on the English Bay which is pretty close to Stanley Park and hit the town for dinner. Erin and I visited Vancouver for Pride 4 years ago - right after we started dating and this morning we walked by a memorable location from that trip. It's incredible to reflect on the last 4 years. It's hard to believe that all of it has lead us to right now.
A few things this week - Harlowe Rose was born on Wednesday night which means Sara and Emily are new parents to the most beautiful little girl. I'm convinced that little Lolo is going to be good friends with our Poppy and that makes me giddy and excited. It gives me confidence that our world is going to be okay - perfect little people are being born and they are being raised by good people.
We went and cut down our christmas tree this year. It was my first time cutting one down and I completely loved it. I've been wanted to do it the last couple years and this year we felt more determined to make the trek because it feels particularly important to start a few traditions. I'm convinced that Poppy will love joining us for our Ucut Christmas Tree outing next year and beyond. The tree is now up and decorated and it makes our home feel cozy. We have a few other Christmas decorations up and a few candles. I love our home this time of year.
And today we got home from a weekend in Vancouver to celebrate Christmas early with Erin's extended family. It's become one of my favorite traditions. I adore Vancouver - charming town, nice people, good food - and Erin's family is so fun! We stay in an old historic hotel right on the English Bay which is pretty close to Stanley Park and hit the town for dinner. Erin and I visited Vancouver for Pride 4 years ago - right after we started dating and this morning we walked by a memorable location from that trip. It's incredible to reflect on the last 4 years. It's hard to believe that all of it has lead us to right now.
Life feels really good right now. It feels special and tender and meaningful. We are surrounded by so much love and kindness. My tank is full.
This is without a doubt the most wonderful time of the year!
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