tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post8161461574350683353..comments2023-09-01T03:37:31.410-06:00Comments on marta writes: smiling on the inside.martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15027406340527614561noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-88026806212959017212012-07-21T18:03:09.791-06:002012-07-21T18:03:09.791-06:00Oh, my, I am so glad to have found you (via the am...Oh, my, I am so glad to have found you (via the amazing Pinterest). Your writing is beautiful.<br /><br />I have four children, now ages 19/16/14/11. There were always two surprises when I brought home another baby: how much older the older ones appeared, and that the laundry was insurmountable!<br />Actually, neither one of those things are changing as the years are flying past me.<br /><br />May your babymoon be filled with joy and peace!<br /><b><a href="http://read-write-sing.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ReadWriteSing</a></b>Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841483739221560253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-19328515821842306222012-07-19T04:45:34.625-06:002012-07-19T04:45:34.625-06:00a new chapter. so much to look forward to. watchi...a new chapter. so much to look forward to. watching your boys grow up together will give you more joy than you can ever know. hold tight to all these moments, they are so fleeting. hugs <3Deenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-23490841300280973232012-07-16T08:57:30.543-06:002012-07-16T08:57:30.543-06:00He's almost four? I've been reading since ...He's almost four? I've been reading since before you announced he was on the way. Oh my goodness. I didn't realize.<br /><br />Life is always simpler in hindsight, huh?Amber, theAmberShowhttp://theambershow.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-79438669895404328652012-07-14T17:42:19.363-06:002012-07-14T17:42:19.363-06:00hi my sweet friend!
it has been way too long, but ...hi my sweet friend!<br />it has been way too long, but i want to tell you how beautiful you look an how excited i am for you as you await the arrival of new babe. enjoy every moment and i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. xoxomelissa deakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966397167528789932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-2469807853493008722012-07-13T11:55:20.805-06:002012-07-13T11:55:20.805-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809493681600112895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-75517278588172093512012-07-13T11:54:43.171-06:002012-07-13T11:54:43.171-06:00I remember those last weeks with the only child. I...I remember those last weeks with the only child. I used to cry when she left to go to preschool, knowing how much her world was about to change, how much I loved her sensitive little soul, and wondering if I could ever love anything as much as her. (I'm tearing up even as I recall this memory). But, as every mother can attest, you do love that next child just as much as the first. Enjoy these last days as a threesome, and take joy in all the firsts you'll again be blessed to witness when that day arrives. Wishing you an easy, quick delivery!Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809493681600112895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-46047244993026406052012-07-12T17:50:58.874-06:002012-07-12T17:50:58.874-06:00Marta, I love the way you write. Between your gif...Marta, I love the way you write. Between your gift for expression and my mother's heart, I'm teary through a lot of your posts. I'm so excited for you and new baby. There was a mourning process for me when I brought Jenna home. I mourned our little family of three. It would never again be just the three of us. I worried that I had lost time or missed something I should have done. I thought it was odd that I felt all those sad feelings when I should have been happy, and I'd never heard anyone talk about the shift with a second child. But those 2 1/2 years with Heather all alone were so special that I had a hard time shifting. Ten years later, I don't remember life without Jenna, except for that first few days when she was new. We never had a third, so I don't know how it goes with number 3, but I know that it's normal to think and feel the shift. Your family is so cute, and it will just get cuter. I can't wait to hear about life when baby #2 is here. :) xoxoMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10958091392834699894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-64152812676885341932012-07-12T17:33:08.841-06:002012-07-12T17:33:08.841-06:00how much i love your writing - thanks for sharing!...how much i love your writing - thanks for sharing!Rosa Riverohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146201779427790692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-7418298717795094692012-07-12T15:41:29.400-06:002012-07-12T15:41:29.400-06:00I meant when women AREN'T begging for the baby...I meant when women AREN'T begging for the baby to come, but more excited than impatient...Lettie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07238201767834468426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-70713597786203035182012-07-12T15:37:56.859-06:002012-07-12T15:37:56.859-06:00Love it. And I can't say for you, but once I h...Love it. And I can't say for you, but once I had #2 I just couldn't think how we survived in this world without him. And same for number 3. I'm always happy to hear when women are just begging for their baby to be born ASAP. There is a certain beauty in having a human grow in you that is incomparable. <br />And Benji really is the sweetest little guy. I say that with no bias. :)Even it is is tough being the oldest, there are so many benefits. He will have gotten all that one on one attention from you and Dan that no other child will get. When I found out I was pregnant with #2 when #1 was only 5 months old I bawled because he wasn't going to get that one on one time for a couple of year that I was hoping. But the rest don't, and all has turned out just great. You are a cute mom and so enthusiastic. Sorry to fill your head with compliments again. Ha ha!Lettie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07238201767834468426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-89381924992153646462012-07-12T15:27:06.644-06:002012-07-12T15:27:06.644-06:00SO beautiful Marta. So beautiful.SO beautiful Marta. So beautiful.A Wife and her Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258813906245960901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-25765150073209294712012-07-12T14:47:08.687-06:002012-07-12T14:47:08.687-06:00Marta, am so excited for you!! and for big brother...Marta, am so excited for you!! and for big brother too : )<br />Loved reading your thoughts, you've totally taken me back. And it's true, it is an amazing thing to have two unique little people to get to know.AmberLeehttp://www.giverslog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-12356110195324146302012-07-12T14:33:48.158-06:002012-07-12T14:33:48.158-06:00Oh Marta! How sweetly you describe motherhood. I r...Oh Marta! How sweetly you describe motherhood. I remember reading your blog and waiting with you in anticipation of Benji's arrival. Can it really be 4 years already?! I'm anxiously waiting on this new babe's arrival too! Congratulations!!!! <br />-DaisyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-29626741297607092502012-07-12T12:22:08.890-06:002012-07-12T12:22:08.890-06:00You make me wish I could have a new baby all over ...You make me wish I could have a new baby all over again! Your observations are so honest and loving. Unfortunately, lots of young mothers wrap their hearts in self-pity and miss out on the joy you describe. You have the secrets of life figured out.Travelin'Omahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415472674768977723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-39741618729905300732012-07-12T10:38:17.284-06:002012-07-12T10:38:17.284-06:00It's an exciting time... I think it is! Good t...It's an exciting time... I think it is! Good thing you're enjoying yourself :)Miekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440776503865177114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-25867434816385110372012-07-12T10:19:08.863-06:002012-07-12T10:19:08.863-06:00Marta, I had tears in my eyes reading this post. I...Marta, I had tears in my eyes reading this post. I was in your shoes just a few months ago; our second daughter arrived 10 weeks ago and our first was just 17 months at the time.<br /><br />All the same thoughts and worries were going through my head about what it would be like to become a mother to two. But then our second little angel arrived and the magic began all over again. I've found that the newborn stuff is old hat this time around, but the huge challenge is the balancing act of caring for two young kids. (I recently wrote down some of my thoughts on having a second here: http://www.calmcradle.com/1/post/2012/07/a-few-thoughts-at-two-months-in.html)<br /><br />But you WILL find that balance! Give yourself time and don't be afraid to accepts LOTS of help during the first several weeks. Good luck as you approach the end of this waiting game!Julia at Calm Cradlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00180291763374654999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-50061234505186791082012-07-12T10:13:38.794-06:002012-07-12T10:13:38.794-06:00Oh Marta, I think I may love these dear diary post...Oh Marta, I think I may love these dear diary posts the best. You write so beautifully and I feel like I can feel what you're feeling. (That's not confusing, eh?) Your words made me so excited for your family! Sending lots of love to you all!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18301830877869645896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-50216820334872776272012-07-12T10:07:31.966-06:002012-07-12T10:07:31.966-06:00beautifully writen post, marta.
as you know, i a...beautifully writen post, marta. <br /><br />as you know, i am not a mama myself but even as just the nanny or the babysitter, i sometimes catch myself comparing the little brother/sister to the big brother/sister. and i am pretty sure that it will always be that way. specially in the early days/months/years. i think you can't help thinking e.g. oh, that was the age benji started walking or talkin... or anything like that. guess that's pretty normal. with the first one everything is new and with the second one it seems not to be but it actually is too - just in a different way. <br /><br />benji will be a wonderful big brother and i can't wait to hear stories about big and little bro. hope you'll share. =)<br /><br />only three more weeks. wow. so exciting.[eeny]https://www.blogger.com/profile/11022905436442452299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-82247700412259199242012-07-12T08:57:41.391-06:002012-07-12T08:57:41.391-06:00you look lovely (as always) and i enjoyed reading ...you look lovely (as always) and i enjoyed reading this post. good luck in your last few weeks of pregnancy and being a mama of only one little guy!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365424021328515376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-54328300238653309092012-07-12T07:21:45.533-06:002012-07-12T07:21:45.533-06:00What a beautiful read. I am excited for you.What a beautiful read. I am excited for you.BusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-53365048981241941972012-07-11T23:31:29.949-06:002012-07-11T23:31:29.949-06:00My oldest is actually my step-daughter but she'...My oldest is actually my step-daughter but she's been my baby since she was 2 (now 10) - when her little brother was born I had these same thoughts, wondering how my little puzzle pieces would come together. Beautiful post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07770630610100539771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-77570226598535791512012-07-11T22:14:29.169-06:002012-07-11T22:14:29.169-06:00Beautiful thoughts, Marta. I loved chatting with y...Beautiful thoughts, Marta. I loved chatting with you on the lawn tonight. Benji is a charmer and I can't wait to meet this new little one.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00179139920908513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-14121478951023661482012-07-11T22:13:25.036-06:002012-07-11T22:13:25.036-06:00I agree with the previous poster about how your he...I agree with the previous poster about how your heart expands with each child. Seeing the personality differences between children makes me love them more as individuals. I love watching them care for each other and interact. I love thinking about how close they will become.<br /><br />At one point during my second pregnancy I was worried about how my oldest would feel having to make room for another sibling and share his parents. Then I thought about how someday I will be gone, and God willing, they will have each other for support and love. Even now, I think about how I'm much prefer to call my sisters about some things rather than my parents. You are giving him an amazing gift.<br /><br />Good luck with these last few weeks!Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136785325793158233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-84600856906449880982012-07-11T21:14:06.303-06:002012-07-11T21:14:06.303-06:00beautifully written, thanks for sharing - i think ...beautifully written, thanks for sharing - i think these are thoughts every momma has when preparing to welcome her second little into her world. and then you are holding that second, newest little in your arms and the instant you do...suddenly your heart is 100 times bigger and you realize your capacity for love is so much bigger than you imagined. two is beautiful. three is incredible. its a big, busy transition, but in a few short months you'll find your groove. benji will be the sweetest big brother, no doubt! enjoy!talesofahummingbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584841054420739753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-29424337152964759672012-07-11T20:59:16.058-06:002012-07-11T20:59:16.058-06:00Oh, this brought happy tears to my eyes. Your Ben...Oh, this brought happy tears to my eyes. Your Benji and my youngest are the same age, although she is our sweetest caboose rather than the first. I promise your heart will swell with love you never thought possible for both your boys. What a wonderful thing to be a mama to two boys. Wishing you a wondrous birth and happy beginning as a family of four.chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320267523897987719noreply@blogger.com