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first bath, mother's day 2013

 we bathed you in the afternoon sun, warm and snuggled between layers of terrycloth.
your sister gently helped shampoo your hair and wipe the bubbles from your skin.
your papa took your photo as i held you between my hands, still so very little.
your lips, softly open. your eyes, gazing outwards toward the shining sun.
we live for the simple moments - there is no other way i could have imagined this day.
just as it is, just as you are.

a mother.

it's my most favorite thing to be.

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  1. CatMay 13, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Kate these are just the most precious images, so so beautiful. Those tiny hands and feet, that smell, these moments so special, thank you for sharing them with us. xx

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  2. Anna {fields-of-sage}May 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Oh my Kate, these are truly incredible images. How perfectly Alba's first, sweet bath has been captured. Stunning x

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  3. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    It's safe to say my heart grows a little bit every time I read something new from you.

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  4. JoceeMay 13, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    i'm totally not flailing on the floor because she is so beautiful.
    i lied i'm totally freaking out because she's so beautiful.
    this is precious. my parents have pictures from my first bath. they're so magical and it makes me begin to wonder how i was once so tiny and curious, you know? this is truly amazing.

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  5. AbbyblujayMay 13, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    unexpectedly, tears sprung to my eyes. she's so precious...

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  6. Jessica RackleyMay 13, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    OH MY GOSH SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL. literally squealing. i love this.

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  7. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    First time reader here and I could not have happened on a more beautiful, beautiful post. Like the commenter above me, I actually felt teary. I think it's the reminder of that special fragility that comes with a newborn. So incredibly precious!

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  8. Claudine GladueMay 13, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    these are SO gorgeous.

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  9. VictoriaMay 13, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    omg I just died from all this cuteness.
    xoxo

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  10. mel @ loved handmadeMay 13, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    the simplest moments are the most spectacular.

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  11. Steph @ this brown wrenMay 13, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Such a beautiful tender moment captured on such a magnificent way! And being a mumma....it's all there is x

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  12. AmberMay 14, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    What gorgeous images! Just beautiful!

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  13. AnnaMay 14, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Stunning, the words and images.

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  14. Olivia GraceMay 14, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    So beautiful!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!

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  15. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    This is so beautiful and moving, jo xx

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  16. JenniferMay 14, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful photo's and words Kate, so touching! Brings me back to Chloe's very first bath, such found memories!

    Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day, your little ones are so lucky to have you as their Mom! xx

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  17. KellyMay 14, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    oh my what lovely bathtime photos :)

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  18. Kirsten WiemerMay 14, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    gorgeous photos. seriously. beautiful.

    K

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  19. Sarah May 14, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    This is beautiful! What a big/little moment to capture!

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  20. CarrieMay 14, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    I 100% agree with the third comment. I don't know if I can keep reading your blog while I'm pregnant, I cry at everything. ;)

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  21. Ashlee GaddMay 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    I absolutely love these. Reminds me of mother's day 2012 when I was home with a 6 day old baby. And now he's practically swimming in the bathtub! Happy belated mother's day!

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  22. JazmynMay 14, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    I love how you make such a simple every day moment so beautiful! :)

    ♥J.

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  23. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    so sweet! she is adorable :)

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  24. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Those pictures are so beautiful. You've captured such a serene moment.

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  25. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Such exquisite photos and words.

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  26. Nicole LaurenMay 16, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Incredible. These are such sweet, peaceful photos. Thank you for sharing.

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  27. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Incredible photography Kate! Just, so so so stunning. xxoo

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  28. Modern Day MummyingMay 18, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Oh that tiny precious body! Amazing little things aren't they! Alba is beautiful...

    Sophie xo

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  29. AmandaMay 18, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    I have goosebumps reading your words and seeing these precious photos - so touching. Just beautiful xx

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  30. T'liaMay 19, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    ajsdfhida!! The cute! I die!

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  31. ImogenMay 19, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Oh Alba is just beautiful! Congratulations a hundred times. x

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  32. kylieMay 21, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    this makes my heart swell! love.

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  33. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    so wonderful, what a blessing she must be

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  34. Kristi June 1, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    so beautiful. congratulations. x

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