As I sit here watching my baby sleep, I can’t help but think
“being a mommy is awesome”. Of course there are long nights of little to no sleep,
sore breasts, fat to lose and feeling clean for only 30 minutes after a shower
because I’m either spit up, pooped or peed on but the little smiles and
precious expressions make me forget all about all the other stuff and make me
proud to be just that…a mommy.
Colton is so
expressive already and I think he’s going to have quite a personality. If he
learns how to use his smile to his advantage, one day those dimples are going
to make him a heart breaker. During and after meal time is when I get to see
his wonderful expressions the most, 1) because
while eating is when he usually makes a dirty diaper for mommy (and smiles about
it) 2) after eating is when he is the happiest and 3) feeding time is when he
is actually awake. He used to fall asleep right after eating but now he’s
staying awake, looking around and interacting for about 30 minutes or so. These
moments (though short) are precious to me and I’m thankful that I have the
opportunity to be at home with him and experience every little smile, yawn, cry
and everything in between.
One of the most heartwarming parts of being a mom is the
ability to comfort my child just by touching him. When Colton is crying and I
pick him up, I feel him relax and sense recognition in his body language. As I talk
to him to comfort him, I can see his eyes searching and it brings a sense of
security to him. A baby has no choice but to trust that we, as parents, are
going to take care of them. It’s very humbling knowing that I’m responsible for
the care of another human being. I know that I will make mistakes and I will
sometimes be off the mark on what his needs are but I do know that I love him
and love never fails.
I waited for so long on Colton to arrive. I worried about
what I was doing to make sure he had a comfy ride for 9 months and I prayed
that he would be healthy and strong. Now that he is here, I feel so very blessed.
I had a good pregnancy and he is healthy, strong and absolutely amazing. My
life has been changed forever and every time I look at his precious face, I
know that God has given me a priceless gift. A gift I will never take for
granted.
You warm my heart and I know what a wonderful family Colton has with you as his Mommy and Matt as his Daddy! Much love and pride for you all!
ReplyDeleteLove reading your blogs. Debi and I were talking a few days ago about parents now and this generation of parents, how they want to send there kids to school or off somewhere so they are not a bother. Can't wait for them to return to school after summer break. etc. We are so thankful that this next generation of our family has such great views/values on parenting and loves being a parent and ENJOYS their children. We are blessed with wonderful kids and grandkids, nieces, nephews, so thankful you are setting a standard for others too. Proud... Proud of the mommy you are.
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