The last few weeks I have been getting sad and nostalgic about my baby girl turning one. Not that I don't 100% love the smart, active, funny, spirited toddler she is turning into, but I think it is normal for a mama to reminisce around this time a little bittersweetly on cuddling up with a little tiny newborn that smells like milk! She is so busy now, and over the last week we have transitioned to nursing only at wake up and bedtime, and even at bedtime she is ready to go straight to her bed after she nurses. No more cuddling for mama!
Well, Mattie didn't take her afternoon nap at school today for some reason, so she was starting to crash early and we started her bedtime routine around 5:30 p.m. tonight. She was so tired that she fell asleep in my arms while she was nursing. It was the best, most treasured treat I could have asked for today. At the end of a long, busy week at work, I spent 20 minutes rocking my (not so little) baby, getting to watch her sleep in my arms with my heart almost bursting with overwhelming love. I could barely put her down. Thank you Lord for hearing my heart's desire and giving me these unexpected moments.
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Those beautiful thoughts just melted my heart. Incredibly sweet and touching words from my girl.
sweet ginny. this just makes me cry. i know your heart's feelings all too well!! motherhood is so nostalgic, period. you are such an amazing mama!! love you, sister.
So precious Ginny! My not so little girl turned eight today and I live for those moments. So thankful for the bond you and Kristin will share raising your beautiful baby girls together!
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