Our little one turned 15 months on the 4th and it is so hard to believe that it has been that long. She is such a bundle of energy and fun. Well most days anyway. I'll admit that being a first time mom at 32 came as something of a shock to me and my "well baby educated" system. I've been taking care of other peoples children all my life.
I helped my mom raise my siblings, I was a nanny, I was a foster mom and the change was dramatic!
I learned that I could survive on much less sleep than I ever had before. I also learned that I fell in love like never before the moment the nurse place this beautiful little thing in my arms. I remember sitting there next to my sister who looked like she was freezing, telling her that I would forever be greatfull for the gift she was giving us. The nurse told me to stand up and I could see my baby being born and I got to see as she was pulled from her warm cozy environment and thrust into a bright, cold world. I kissed my sisters head and was whisked away to the other side of the room where they wrapped her up and I got to hold her for the very first time right there in the OR.
I have been with her every day since then with the exception of one when I had to be out of town. I Love my daughter and God has shown me that she is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I would not change a moment of emotional upheaval, sleeplessness, cuddling, kisses, shared smiles, or hearing her beautiful little voice.
I am so very blessed to have been able to be at home with her since the moment she was born. I may not be very organized, or have a perfectly clean home but I have a happy, healthy family. God is blessing us and we are striving every day to teach our little one of the Love of Christ!
Be Blessed!
~G~
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