Oliver Edward

We first met on a cool December morning - the 10th of December, to be precise. You had taken your time deciding to arrive, and we finally had to convince you to come in the end. But once you decided it was time, there you were.


And from the first moment you were a force to be reckoned with.

From your first hours it was very clear you were an incredibly alert, attentive little guy. It seemed like you didn't want to miss a detail of this new world you had just discovered.

It also became clear quite quickly that you had inherited your mother's "Irish temper" ...

You have grown so quickly. I marvel at how you develop new abilities and discover something new about yourself every day. Not too long ago, your movements were erratic and slow - you hadn't yet developed a level of control. Then you were suddenly able, with finer, more circular motions, to make contact with your target. Almost overnight, your swooping movements have become more deliberate, more fine-tuned, and you reach out and grab something, pulling it to yourself. Before long you'll be crawling, then walking, then running.

Recently, to commemorate three months of life with you, we arranged for a friend to take some pictures. She managed to capture your many moods ...

Content -
Inquisitive -
Playful -
Overwhelmed -

Whatever your mood, I bask in the joy of being your mama. You bring more happiness to me than the floweriest words can express. I can't wait to see the little boy you will become, the kid, the teenager, the man.
Four months down...so many more to come.