Tuesday, February 2, 2010

My Advice

In the middle of the night.
When all the world asleep.
It is quiet and still.
It is just the two of you.

Some of the best advice I received (when pregnant) was to cherish the time you spend with your little one, in the middle of the night. I feel like all is right in the world when she is curled up in my arms with her head on my chest. I breathe in the smell of her hair and I just want to hold onto that moment forever. The sleepless night are few and far between. So, if you are pregnant and sick and tired of hearing people tell you "sleep now!" or "get ready for those 2 am feedings" or "you will never sleep again" just remember that they grow up so quickly. And those times when you are up, just the two of you, that will not last forever. And you grow to miss that special time.

As Miss A is nearing her 1st birthday, we are continuing to have soo much fun with her. She lights up when you walk in to a room. She races over to where you are, and she is constantly doing new things.

Over the weekend I was with my cousin and her little girl, getting pictures taken of the girls. The photographer kept saying "the baby" or "the toddler" and oh my gosh.... Miss A was the toddler she was talking about! My baby is now a toddler!

7 Additional Thoughts:

Prissy Southern Prep said...

I agree, that is wonderful advice.

Christi said...

precious post. great advice, i've tucked it away for later.

Perfectly Imperfect said...

I'm really looking forward to quiet time in the middle of the night with my babe.. I know I'm going to be exhausted, but I feel like that's going to be our time and I can't wait!

~Mrs. Guru~ said...

Awe, such a great post!

icing on the cake said...

I couldn't agree more. There is something so sweet about holding the sleeping baby - and something so sad about how big she is getting.

Solar Powered said...

oh so true...just last night, LC was furious because I picked her up just to hold her for a few minutes before I went to bed. she only wants her bed now!

The Mrs. said...

I am amazed how fast Landon is growing up. I literally see a boy now. It blows my mind. You have to watch the video on motherhood on my blog. It is so good.

 
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