O come let us adore him
27 November 11
Our four daughters have embraced Elijah wholeheartedly. They’ve been talking to him and loving him up in utero and now that he’s available to kiss and cuddle directly, they all take turns to adore him.
It's hard to get pictures of him alert — Elijah is still so sleepy.
Rainbow Family member Claudia crocheted this red hat for Elijah before he was born. She was sitting in a circle, learning how to crochet and discovered she was making a hat. Later, she handed it to me, but she left the Gathering before he was born and didn't get to see him wearing it.
Aisha relishes any opportunity she has to hold and kiss Elijah. "He's just so cute," she keeps saying.
Delaney is delighted with her new brother — she's content to talk about him and what he's doing rather than hold him.
Calista likes to watch Elijah sleep. She climbs up onto our bed to be next to him.
Brioni has to compete with Aisha for an opportunity to hold Elijah. She's very confident in her way with him.
David and I are still in awe of Elijah’s presence. Every now and again we wonder aloud, “Do we really have a son?” The birth seems so far away, so long ago — already, and it’s sometimes difficult to remember what has taken place to bring this special little person into our lives.
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1 · Renee · 4 December 2011, 22:41
Still trying to see if Elijah’s hair is red or blonde…
2 · Lisa Wood · 6 December 2011, 12:06
Gosh he is so gorgeous – I loved reading his birth story and watching the video. How amazing was his journey – freebirthing in the australia bush! A huge congratulations sent your way!
Cheers
Lisa
3 · james fisher · 7 December 2011, 04:27
where do i sign up for a cuddle? what an adventurous beginning to his story! congratulations on living the dream and living outside the square. Greatly looking forward to catching up with you guys over the holidays. Ill be in oz till the 2nd week of january- so keep me posted on your whereabouts.