Dear Baby-
The other day I was walking past you sleeping, tucked into the corner of the couch. I was on my way to get something or other done, rushing, overwhelmed, exhausted. I often feel like I’m on the verge of falling apart into frantic tears or mindless ranting. Having a newborn is hard, even if they are easy- as you most certainly are. But in that moment of rushing past, I glanced down and looked at your sweet face and stopped. I dropped down on my knees in front of you so my face was level with yours and just sat and stared.
I grabbed my camera because I wanted to capture the shape of your mouth, the position of your hands, the peacefulness of your sleeping face. I know from experience that this phase passes all too quickly. Soon you will roll over, sleep through the night, smile on purpose, figure out how to make your hands do what you want them to do. There are moments I can’t wait for those things to come (let’s be honest, it’s mostly the sleep I’m excited about), but the thought of losing this time with you makes my heart hurt just a little. So for today, despite not going to bed until 3:30 this morning, I’m going to hold you a little longer than I otherwise would, I’m going to let the laundry wait for a day, I’m going to put up with a little more chaos than I normally like- and I’m going to hold you, and smell you and kiss you and soak up every 5 week old baby minute I can with you. Even if I don’t get a shower. Because it’s not going to last, this precious newborn baby stage, and I don’t want to miss it.
Love,
Mom
Ronda Batchelor
August 27, 2012 at 11:01 pmLove it. I feel I need these reminders at every stage!!!
Karen
August 27, 2012 at 11:43 pmsuch a sweet post! LOVE the pics! She's so beautiful… {almost} enough to make me want another 🙂
Naturally Carol
August 28, 2012 at 12:25 amI am so glad that you chose to stop..now you will remember this day forever!
Erica M.
August 28, 2012 at 8:53 pmThis is so sweet! I am going to have my first baby soon & I hope I remember this post. Thank you so much for sharing!
Debra
August 29, 2012 at 5:37 amLove this post. So beautiful and sweet. She is so wonderful.
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust
September 10, 2012 at 10:46 pmAh, congrats on the new addition to your family! What a beautiful baby. Just stopping by to catch up on your blog. It's been a busy summer! Wishing you well.
Warmly, Michelle
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny
September 10, 2012 at 10:46 pmBeautiful post, Amy 🙂