chatted with a "new" mom last night.
she has a little boy that is Sawyer's age and he is her first.
she gave me "that look" when she realized i had 4 kids.
and then began to ask the questions.
she asked, "are things still as amazing with your 4th. you know, do you get so excited about all the little things?"
i thought it was a good question.
here's my answer:
the GOOD things are still as amazing.
*the first smile is priceless and you'll still do all kinds of crazy things just to see it.
*going in to get him from his crib still feels like Christmas morning - all butterflies in my stomach and everything.
*i still can't get enough of the "baby smell".
*the feel of how he fits just perfect in my neck/shoulder makes my heart swell.
but the HARD things aren't quite as hard because you know it won't last forever.
*you know you WILL sleep through the night again one day.
*you know they will survive their shots.
*you know you'll (kind of) get your body back.
*you know they'll walk or talk or whatever developmental milestone is next will happen one day. and there's no use worrying about it.
so, it's even better. and i think, because i have 3 others and i know that every stage will pass oh so quickly, i maybe even appreciate it even more.
6 comments:
I couldn't agree more!
i totally agree! i am much more in tune this time around to the little things. i rushed things with Harrison because he was the first and i was so excited to get to the "next" new thing. i stressed too much with him too. i rushed things a bit with Jackson b/c i wanted to get to an easier stage, and i stressed b/c i was trying to figure out how to take care of two children and it felt so hard. this time, i'm trying to savor each and every moment! i know there is no need to be stressed. i know all the hard stuff will get better. the only think i keep thinking about is how i don't want it to go too fast and it already is! she is 6 months old and i don't know where the time has gone! if only i could have known what i know now i KNOW i would have cherished each moment a little more!
I love that and totally agree.
I feel like I have such a better perspective now than I did with my first one or two. I know to hold on to the good things as tight as I possibly can and I also know that the hard things really are temporary and one day, soon, I'll laugh about them!
Thanks for that today!
oh this is so true! thanks for putting it in words!
I'll try to keep this all in mind as I get through number one!
This is good Courtney - you totally got it right on. What great perspective!
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