As I was rocking Andrew to sleep a minute ago, I found myself feeling overwhelmed by such a deep sense of joy... How I love that precious boy and how blessed I feel that the Lord has given him to us! He'll be turning a year old next week, which I can hardly believe! Has it really been a year?
I loved those precious moments when he was first born....meeting the tiny one who I had come to know so well those months before. Holding him during those "itty-bitty" newborn days, studying every little stretch, listening to the coos, watching for the first smile...has it really been a year? All of the many stages of the past year have been new and fun; there really is such excitement in those little accomplishments liking rolling over and learning to sit up, etc. There have been those times....up at night, ear infections, days when he didn't take a nap, etc...and those are hard. But aside from (and looking back, even in) those brief moments, it truly has been a joy to be Andrew's mom. And it is so rewarding be at home with him. Today was a busy day for us....in fact, last night at this time, I was actually worried we might not make it thru today! Andrew woke up at 5:45 this morning, then we were off at 8:45 for Bible study (andrew doesn't nap in the nursery), back at home around 12 for a quick lunch, then off again about 1:00 for Andrew to see the ped. opthamologist (which went well), back home for a couple of hours before Wednesday night dinner & church, home at 8. So, they were all things we wanted (or needed) to do, but Andrew missed both naps and got in bed an hour past his bedtime. (Wednesday nights are always harder b/c of that.) But...in the midst of such an "off-schedule" day, Andrew was such a joy. He truly had a wonderful day... WE had a wonderful day! The smiles, the hugs, the fun we have... I love him so much! And he loves me! Who couldn't be in love with a baby who loves them so much?!! Thanks to our Father for babies...what miracles and blessings they are!
6 years ago
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True that Babe, true that!
Amen, girl. I have been so overwhelmed with the same feelings lately. There's nothing like expecting another one to make you realize how much the first is growing up. Even though my baby is almost 3, I still go in at night and look at him and wonder where all those little baby moments have gone and wonder what the next few years have in store for us!
Ditto what you said. When people ask me what I do...I want to say first I am Taylor's wife & Bank's mom THEN i am a first grade teacher. I is amazing how babies put things into perspective!
i look at eliza kate and she looks so big! i can't wait to have another tiny one to cuddle!
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