My recent posts have been short on words and heavy on images so it’s time to re-dress the balance.

As my good friend Andrew Carson said, being a parent is “the hardest thing you’ll ever do, but it’s the best thing you’ll ever do”.

I can honestly say that it’s very true. The sleepless nights. The constant demands. The never ending need for a feed, a change, and a bath.

But on the flipside, there’s the joys — those constant moments of amazement –of holding and looking at your son, and watching each and every tiny step he takes, of learning, of growing, of moving from that small precious bundle removed from his mother’s womb only eight weeks ago, to the very small, learning the basics person, that he is today.

But as I going through this process, I can’t help to think about my own parents, and how they probably took the same steps with me. I say this because it’s been a number of years since I’ve seen either of my parents. It’s a shame they’re not here to be part of this amazing experience. To see their grandson — a little baby boy who looks remarkably similar to what I did when I was his age.

But back to Atticus. His latest thing is sucking his fist. Boy does he get upset when his fist slips away from his mouth and falls onto his lap! I imagine it’ll be next week when he figures out where his fist actually goes!

But the real big joy of the past ten days has been his smile. Particularly for me, whenever I get in front of him and I give him a smile — he gives the biggest smile and giggle straight back. Here’s looking at you Atticus!

Love,

Daddy

After an injured back from chasing possums (by slamming himself against the fence), it’s nice to see the spark back in Harley.

It’s amazing how personal I’ve found my posts to get. Nothing like speaking your mind I suppose.

Monday saw Soph into day surgery for carpel tunnel on her right wrist. Left wrist in in six weeks time. With a seven week old & two businesses to run, we’ve been blessed with having the help of Soph’s Mum Sari, who’s stayed the last four nights to help out. We think (no, we know) Grandma’s been having a ball!

Right wrist ouch!

Atticus having a natural feed.

Sari feeding Atticus.

Everyone admiring the new guy.

Sometimes getting up close gives you a different perspective on things. Lets you see and appreciate the finer details. The little bits that make up the sum of the big picture.