Life
Never in my wildest dream did I expect motherhood to be so much fun! Although I am one of the un-cluckiest people in the world, and had never held a baby before Winston, I am thrilled to embrace my new role, and new bub. For years I’d rejected the thought of having kids, even though I knew that hubby would make an awesome Dad. Each time I met a naughty toddler or heard about the difficulties of raising children, I grew a inch more determined to never join the club of parenthood.
But as King Solomon wisely noted in his proverbs, we make our plans, but God directs our steps. In my case, the steps along my journey to motherhood began with a change of heart (and health insurance), and pretty soon after that, Winston was conceived. As you have seen, from my smooth pregnancy journey, to Winston’s amazing entrance into this world (OK so you didn’t see this, but you can read hubby’s sweet notes about his birth here), and my gentle introduction into motherhood, the whole process has been nothing short of a miracle.
I was reflecting on all this when we stayed at the Park Hyatt Melbourne last weekend. I never thought that I would enjoy motherhood, let alone ‘thrive on it’, as my mother-in-law describes. I am so thankful for the joy of becoming a parent. I thank all our family and friends for their unconditional love, and to the thoughtful staff at the Park Hyatt Melbourne who made our stay so welcoming and room so baby-friendly.
Winston at 11 weeks old
I feel so unworthy of all these blessings, but I’m so thankful that motherhood has exceeded my best laid plans and wildest expectations. I wonder if you think you have life all mapped out, or perhaps you’re worried because your life isn’t going according to your plans. Don’t lose hope! Remember that it could just be God directing your steps toward an even better path to journey down. Just look at how He changed me!
Where: Club Deluxe Room, Park Hyatt Melbourne
Wear: Miss Ann Dress (from Gusto & Elan) / Vintage Necklace & Cuff / My Wedding Shoes
[spoiler title=”中文版”]我从没有想过当妈妈会那么的美好。虽然我以前一点都不喜欢婴孩，我的宝宝是我第一个抱的婴儿，现在我好爱我新的角色。几年前我一直不想要孩子，虽然我知道我的丈夫会成为一位很棒的父亲。每一次我看到一个不听话的孩子，或听到别的父母说起当家长的苦楚，我就更坚定不要孩子的想法。
但拥有智慧的所罗门王在他的箴言里说道，“人心筹算自己的道路，唯耶和华指引他的脚步。”对我来说，神首先改变了我的心，接下来我们改了医疗保险。你在博客上看到的，我在怀孕的时候没有反映，生宝宝的时候也很顺利（我的丈夫在他的博客上有描述），就连踏上当母亲的路程也都很轻松。这些都是神迹奇事，不是因为我配，反而，我原先那么的叛逆。
上个周末我们住在墨尔本Park Hyatt宾馆的时候，我思索着这一切。我从来没有想过我会那么喜欢当母亲，我丈夫的母亲用“兴旺/旺盛”这次词来形容我。我很感谢神改变了我的心，感谢我们的家人和朋友们无条件的爱，也感谢Park Hyatt宾馆周到的工作人员使我们的住宿如此舒适。
我真不配得到那么多的祝福， 我为了当了母亲比我想像的更棒来感恩。我在想，你是否认为你的命运已经注定了，可能你为了你的生活在忧虑。不要放弃，不要失望！记住有可能神正在引导你的脚步走向你根本没有想过的路。你看他是这样改变我的！[/spoiler]
Aww these pictures are adorable, your little one is such a cutie! What a lovely post on motherhood!
Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed
I love the back detail of that dress and I am glad you are enjoying motherhood!
X
Kiri
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thank you so much Kiri. Yeah the cutout detail on the back is stunning!
Such a sweet message, Winston is such a cute sweet looking baby! I am so glad to hear you enjoy motherhood so much! Fashionable mama indeed :-)
Awww cute! Park Hyatt is an amazing hotel! Enjoy!
indeed, I don’t ever want to leave :D
What I — and I’m sure, many readers — want to know is, how did you lose the baby weight so quickly? It’s hard to believe you have a newborn!
thanks Theresa- I posted about it in this post:) http://cecylia.com/2014/02/wish-upon-a-spa-cecylia-at-the-park-hyatt-melbourne-series/
Aww, such a sweet post!
Your dress is beautiful, and baby is adorable! :)
Both you look so cute and happy!
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Such beautiful photos! Winston is ADORABLE!!! So glad to hear that you are thriving on motherhood. Children are so precious and bring so much joy! Congratulations again!
xDelia
http://www.whatshouldiwear.com.au
Thank so much Delia! Yes he sure is :D Thank you for being an inspiration to me – you’re an amazing mom!
how sweet! and how gorgeous are you and the baby :)
That dress is amazing. I love it, and motherhood does agree with you!
Winston is so cute! Such a happy baby!
x kirsty
http://geelongfashionista.com
thanks Kirsty! Yeah mint and white are so good together- seems to have a calming and cooling effect. Perfect for summer :)
What a quiet but forceful colors!
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