Okay maybe not every minute of it but if I’ve got to be stuck with a handsome guy I can handle this. Just look at that face.
Feeding the baby every two hours, taking care of sick kids, feeding myself, stressing about staying on top of housework and coming up very short… these are a few of my least favorite things. But when I look at my littlest and remember how recently it was my nine year old in my arms, I can’t help but cuddle up on the couch with his warm little body and vow to ignore the messes for another week or three because it is so fleeting.
Enjoy your spring break and don’t forget
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.
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Amen, sister.
Although I don’t have a nursing infant any more (sniff, sniff!), I can relate. In fact, that was one of my favorite things about my 4th and 5th babies: Rather than focusing on my “least favorite things”, I was so aware how precious and fleeting those first few months are, and I so, so treasured them. Treasure them, still, close to my heart.
Your son is beautiful.
Yes. I told my husband that I just get better and better at this. It’s mostly because I’m less anxious and more willing to savor the moments that slip away too fast. I wish I’d been like this with my oldest two. That probably has a lot to do with birth order differences, don’t you think?
I’d love to be stuck with that little guy! I miss my kiddos sleeping soundly on my chest, but love every stage they grow into… well, mostly! Enjoy!
My friends and I used to call this time period “Baby Jail” because there is just no getting away from their 24/7 demands. However, we always said that with the same thoughts you are having – it is SO wonderful and is the best kind of “sentence” to serve.” I would stare at my babies for long periods of time vowing to remember what their precious little faces looked like. Sad to say, it is hard to remember years later. Treasure. Ponder. Adore. You are so right, baby days are so fleeting. You are so blessed, dear sister!
He is a handsome one!
Oh, hold him tight and give him a few squeezes for me!
I’m thankful that you know to choose “the best” of enjoying your family rather than focusing on “the mess” even tho i know it is hard.
Best wishes & God’s blessings on y’all.
O he is so cute! I can’t wait to see him! I know, I hope that the Lord blesses us with another child now that we have our life in perspective. I feel that I missed out on so much. Children our a blessing from the Lord..and the mess will always be there!
Oh My goodness he is soooo beautiful!!!! I love your “little saying” really makes you appreciate every day… God Bless you and your lovely family
Thanks you guys. I’m so blessed with all of you!
wow… i am the mother of three…a 21 yr old man/boy who lives with my husband and i after finding out being in jail SUCKS! a scholarship winning daughter, 18 ending her first year at the University of Arizona, on her own (place, car, job, bank account, full time college student) She comes home to get love, food, and free laundry service! She is the me i always wanted to be! and a 13 yr old son with Aspergers/Autism. 7 th grade .genius IQ, often snarky and offensive, top student who wont let me wallpaper the house with his awards! High School will be online for him, well, the classes he hasnt alreadt taken/aced. our zoo and my husband, who has called me his Childe Bride since we met a thousand years ago when i was 11 and he was 12. LOVE LOVE LOVE your ‘voice’ blog and honesty. If we met..lol..we would be fast friends! i have an etsy shop, am a WORK at home mom- i just don’t get paid in CASH! and VERY spiritual, always looking for the blessings…even if i have to dig DEEP!
Great to meet you!
Cheryl/Dream
Glad you found me. Yes I can tell we’d have a lot of fun together. Thanks for the comment and don’t be a stranger.