Two Months of Pippin

Although you wouldn't know it from some of the pictures below, our Peregrine Luke is a serious, thoughtful little person so far. Smiles can be coaxed out of him without too much effort now, but he's more often than not a quiet boy who would rather stare intently than give away smiles for no good reason (if you're on the receiving end of a smile, consider it a benediction; he thinks you're a good reason). He is content most of the time and is a much better night sleeper than his older brother was at this age (hallelujah!). Pippin's little personality is largely a mystery still, but we can't wait to see it start peeking through. Day by day, we'll get to know him. It's like unwrapping a present just a little bit at a time.

Falling in love with the lamp.

Something Tadhg never had in any of his oldest-child photos: a big brother. I couldn't keep Tadhg away for the length of photo-taking. He couldn't wait any longer to dote.

__________________

That's the end of official monthiversary photos. I'll round it out with some from earlier in the month. 

This. This face. This is the little Mr. Sobersides we know and love.

This is a photo to remember by. We had just read a book and had a deep conversation about being a mother and a secondborn. (Really. But it's our own private matter.)

And this? This is my favorite little quirk of Pippin's. With Tadhg it was his big hands and the birthmark on his left shoulder. With Pippin, it's this sweet, kissable little dent below his mouth and just left of center.

We love you, little pilgrim.