So it has hit me hard today...My baby girl isn't a baby anymore. It wasn't all of the months of chasing her around the house or the pulling her off of anything she could possibly climb for a higher vantage point. No it was seeing her laying there in her toddler bed. No bars anymore she is a big girl and there's no crib bars holding her back now. Is it just me or wasn't she just 2months old needing me for everything and falling asleep in my arms. Now sleep is the last thing on her mind. Now it's ,"How can I climb onto the window sill to play with my kitty Layla?" It's days like this that I am so glad to be a stay at home mommy. I haven't had to miss a thing. All of her new words and skills I was there for them.
I can honestly say I am doing my best. Some days my best is better than others,but she always has all my love even when my attention or patience isn't quite 100%. I watch her change what seems like everyday. I look at her some days and I swear she's taller then the day before. Or maybe it's her hair it's longer and curlier. She is so gorgeous it's just unbelievable,and equally as funny. Today while she was holding my belly and talking to her baby brother she licked my belly. Yes you read that correctly she licked my belly,and then she looked up at me and laughed. She has given me moments where I think she may be the smartest kid ever. Then she will put her blankie over her head and walk into a wall and just laugh. Her laugh is ridiculously contagious and gets cuter everyday.
So what do you do when you realize your little one isn't gonna be little forever. You HOLD ON!!! Hold on and enjoy the ride. Because no matter how daunting it can be it is also amazing. I love every moment I get to discover little bits of her personality. Her kind soul that comes out more and more each day is something I would never stop the clock for. If I did I'd never get to see it's full potential. Sure there are days I wish I could go back and relive a certain moment. Like the day she was born. As chaotic as giving birth is...what a since of calm and fulfillment that follows it. I still remember exactly the lil squinty face she was making the first time I saw her:) But that's just part of life!!! You can't go back. So,especially when it comes to our children it's important to savor every single second with them. And don't forget the not so good moments either. People say to never look back,but I completely disagree. If I never looked back I wouldn't see the horrible things God has gotten me through, and the wonderful gifts He has given me! So look back often just don't dwell! And never take a single moment for granted...Oh and take lots of pictures:)
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