1st birthday

How we celebrated...

Blown away...

I was blown away what could i say.This was totally unexpected,caught me off guard i must say.Really nice surprise.Im not a jewellery person but i guess i will have to get used to wearing my ring now.The scenario will forever be fixed on my mind.It was the perfect weather-Clear blue sky in the late afternoon,slight afternoon breeze and the swaying of trees that later led to a crescent moon at dusk...nature has a way of making things beautiful.

Desiderata

My all time favourite poem.written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann these words still hold water.today this is my blog...

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

To George Waweru Tuti,happy birthday love hope you enjoyed.

WHY ITS FUN TO BE A PARENT!!!

When my baby is crying at 3 in the morning, it’s easy to forget the good bits about being a parent. It’s even harder when this happens after a long tiring day. Good thing is, at the end of the day, here are the reasons why to me parenting can and is so much fun: Feeling a tiny curl or grip around your finger when you touch her palms-usually referred to as the grip reflex. Close to almost a year now, I panicked because I had a new born baby at home and had no idea how to care for her, to relieve her cries, feed her, bath her, cloth her, But then in the end I realized how much fun it is on learning the ropes of the job. I was amazed when the first time she yelled out so loud, I picked her up, put her against my shoulders and patted her on the back and incredibly the yelling stopped!! Just like magic or is it the magic touch? hhmm…..You know sitting up in bed feeding her while he massages my back in the middle of the night, you might feel like you are losing out on sleep but I don’t feel that way. After all the people who matter to me are right there and we share the sleepless nights together. Even being the most tired you have ever been in your life and…..the happiest are the simple joys of experiencing parenthood.

The other day I overheard my fiancée earnestly talking to his boys about how a baby develops. He elaborated every stage of a child’s development which made my heart smile. Even him showing her off to his friends gives me a lot of satisfaction. Yesterday he asked me why I always watch our baby’s sleeping face every night and I told him gazing into our daughter and knowing that she trusts me totally is an overwhelming feeling. I cant help to wonder what the future holds for her. She looks very angelic when asleep. You almost want to be a baby all over again. Even discovering all the little characters that make our baby unique: being a left hand, fat toes, flat foot, hair that curls no matter how much we try to comb it-we keep saying we will shave it off for new hair to growI cant tell you how many photographs we have taken which we mean to put in an album but we have never quite gotten round to it. I should think they are a million by now.

I took our daughter to see her grand folks and to have her christened (meaning to be dedicated to God for healthy development) the past weekend and it was amazing to discover how she developed different names for her grand folks. It was hilarious. Watching nana and grandpa spoil their little treasure rotten was out of this world. I enjoyed every minute of the time spent there. I think she is a really bright kid!! Most of my friends and sisters call me mama Ima and its something that have gotten used to by now. How can I forget how discovering the pleasures of three in a bed that parenthood has brought along? Even if we only have a few inches of space while she lies sideways across the middle we are not uncomfortable. Sometimes she even decides to sleep walk while stumbling on us in the dead of the night. Its something that we wake up to laugh about then position her well and go back to sleep. Then as we wake up in the morning to her infectious giggles, smiles, hugs and sloppy kisses which just make my day. They are sort of like a blessing for a new day. What a coincidence that our daughter walked on her own on her dad’s birthday!!! 12th Sept 2009 will remain an unforgettable day. She was so excited. It’s almost like she couldn’t believe she could walk alone. It’s amazing to see her discovering the world. These are the little miracles of being a parent. In a couple of days we will celebrate her 1st birthday. Can’t believe its been a year already!!!!

I have my sisters and friends to thank for the support they have given me. God bless you and enrich you with His grace.