…remember the sleepless nights.
…embrace my frizzy hair.
…enjoy the scent of his newborn head.
…smile even when I’m tired.
…rejoice in the chaos.
…hold his as much as I can.
…be thankful for diaper duty.
…focus on what really matters.
…press him close.
…joyfully endure showerless days.
…breathe deeply.
…love fearlessly.
…revel in his innocence.
…be proud of the dark circles under my eyes.
…feel his heart beat against my chest.
…not be ashamed of my stretch marks.
…be bathed in peace.
…accept my body for the beautiful giver of life that it is.
…leave no cheek unkissed.
…have no regrets, for I know all too well that this time with him is fleeting. He will be grown and gone before I can blink my eyes. And I want to make every moment count, now while I still can.
Haven’t taken the time to read blogs lately but I’m so glad that I scrolled down to this posting. Time does go so fast. I just moved my oldest to college and I’m having such a hard time. I want the days back where I was so exhausted from being up with her that I couldn’t think straight. I wish they hadn’t gone by so fast. I wish I hadn’t said that I can’t wait for this stage to be over. I would do it all over again if I could. Take time to kiss your babies because before you know it, they will be gone.
It’s not often we get to see Mama here on her blog. I love the picture! Enjoy that sweet boy, he’s a doll! =)
WOW are those wise words of wisdom. My oldest is 23 and my baby 15 I would love to go back to cherish those times when I hadn’t showered, my hair was a mess, and I hadn’t had any sleep. They grow up all to fast and GET MARRIED! Enjoy every minute.
You are beautiful!
these words uprooted feelings and emotions that i too had after both my kids were born. How quickly that time passes (although while you are in the middle of those sleepless nights it seems to be anything but “quick”). the fresh newborn days are but a vapor, something to truly treasure and cherish (even if you don’t get to sleep)!!!!
You look beautiful. And thanks for the reminder to embrace it all.
In true Napolean Dynamite style “I want that” the silly lady who wants the sail boat that come with a purchase from Uncle Rico’s ‘tupperware rip off stuff’. I love that sling, and holding your sweet little one so close.
Thank you for that sweet…poignant…powerful reminder of what truly matters. Perfectly put! And you look delightful! <3
Congrats on MckFlurry!!!
I know you have mentioned it but what type of headband/wrap is that? I need a good one that actually stays on your head and that one seems to do it! They always slip back on my head and at work that is just not a good thing for me! (I work in the backroom at a Target and it is labor heavy and my headbands are alwasy being re-adjusted which makes me less productive!)
What a beautiful picture! You look so happy
I have to tell you something funny, my 3 year old saw the picture and said “oh look, Mommy & me”…I have glasses like yours and I always pull my hair back. Haha, he thinks that is a picture of us.
Anyway, congratulations again, he is beautiful, as is all of your kids!
Kelley
http://www.tutusandchoochoos.blogspot.com
so sweet & so true… my 4 1/2 month old has recently decided that sleeping through the night was for the birds… i’ll try to remember this post when i’m up with her at 4am!
Surprised there are no pics of your husband with his new son?!
Awwww I LOVE this picture of your baby bump on the “outside”! You are a glowing Mama! I love newborn stage so much, and it just doesn’t last long, you truly have to LIVE in the moment and savor each fleeting second….enjoy for all of us who would Love a newborn baby to squeeze!
xoxo
Audra
I really liked this post. I love the newborn smell. Enjoy it because you blink and it’s over! I can’t believe my youngest is 20! I am now looking forward to grandchildren :0).
beautiful. Thanks for the reminder, as I know I am going to need it!
I remember someone asking me the difference in my 5th and my 1st babies, and without even thinking….I responded….I think I treasure it more….the sleepless nights and time to sit and rock and nurse….the just sitting and holding and not worrying about the house being perfectly clean (honestly I never did that anyway)….the so many firsts. I just knew how fast time flies and no matter how tired you are, it doesn’t last forever; and fortunately/unfortunately neither do newborns. ENJOY IT and SAVOUR IT!
Awww….I think he looks like K in this picture. Funny how he seems to have different characteristics of all your babies but seems to be taking more about K right now.
i really want to…have that wrap! LOL
You look beautiful. I am starting to miss my little wrinkly newborn baby phase with my Corey. Enjoy it.
I think you look great! I’ve never done that hold with the wrap. It looks comfy. I guess I could still use the wrap but I’ve set it up in favor of my Ergo for my large almost 5 month old (well, large for my babies). Although, these days with the insane heat I’ve just avoided wearing the babe at hand. The pastor who married us always says, embrace the process.
Great post, so true! You look fabulous! Enjoy this very special time…..
So, So true, Mckmama!!! It seems like just yesterday my children were babies and somehow I blinked and I’ve got a 20 yr. old, 18 yr. old and 16 yr. old. My 16 yr. old is leaving tonight for St. Lucia for an 11 day missions trip. Tomorrow my 20 yr. old is leaving in the early morning for So. Africa for a 6 week missions trip. I’m wading through the paperwork for my 18 yr. old son, who has CP and moderate MR, as he has now entered the adult phase of his life. We are SO grateful that a boy who was not supposed to survive has now made it into adulthood and all that comes with it for him. What a joy children are and what a privilege it is to be given them for the time we have them with us! I love it when parents understand what a blessing they are!!! Enjoy every moment, as it seriously is gone before you know it.
Wonderful! I also take joy in the fact that my body may not be the same is pre-kids, but it held three babies inside and gave each of them life with no problem and I would not want it any other way.
Beautiful! I know that you do, but remember to cherish them at 2,3,4,5,etc. as well. It’s making my head spin that my kids are flying through those numbers so quickly!
Something I did today that I have never done before (I’m obviously avoiding doing some unpleasant stuff…like cleaning toilets) – I read your naysayers blog. You know what cracked me up? A lot of commenters were saying how much they liked you after this post.
Keep your chin up! Beauty comes from the inside, and yours is shining through!
g.o.o.s.e.b.u.m.p.s.
I’m 21 weeks pregnant with our third son and this pregnancy has taken it’s toll on me (constant nausea and vomiting). Thank you for reminding me of the light at the end of the tunnel.
Blessings and Love to you and your awesome family of seven!
Congratulations – this is really beautiful
And he’s soooo cute!!!
Do revel in it. The time is fleeting and my little one is already out of so much of that stage. Not that I don’t love this stage of playing so much, too. It’s fun to watch them run around together.
you inspire me on so many levels… not being able to have children of our own, my prince charming (lol) & i are adopting a precious baby girl that is due to be here anyday…i am nervous, scared, excited, overwhelmed, giddy, happy, worried, nervous – then i realize all of this in in god’s name & in his glory & i pray that i will be as good a mother as you!
Amen. We all need to remember these things daily! This body of mine has brought 3 kids into the world and it shows. In all things, give thanks. For this is the will of the Father for you!
So true–they grow way too fast! Our third is on the way, and being a stay-at-home mom this time, I’m going to have to figure out the babywearing thing. Can you reccommend a type of sling or wrap that’s not too expensive?
Perfect post. I love and miss those newborn days. I loved and treasured them even though I was tired and I would LOVE to be able to have a newborn again>
tara
Thought of you late last night as I was setting up the pack-n-play in our closet. The movers took away all of our furniture yesterday but I still had some things to finallize today. The closet became the babe’s temporary room. He slept beautifully in there!
You look very, very happy.
they do grow up to fast. This is a great post-and a great picture of you. You look so happy and radiant.
You look absolutely beautiful, mama! So much so that it almost makes me want a third go ’round.
Baby L wrapped in the sling all snug on your chest really pulls on my heart strings!
Beautifully written! Enjoy!
Such a lovely post. He looks so comfy in that wrap. Such a sweet little boy you have there.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I love the picture! He is so precious!
I’m sure you know this, but those moments need to be savored. Our little ones grow up too fast!
Adorable picture! Lachlan looks so sweet!
The photo shows a lot of MckMama’s house.. which I love! Crazy question – Does anyone know the type of wood trim, doors, etc… that MckMama has in her house? My husband and I will be building our house shortly and this is the look I am going for. Thanks!
You look beautiful!
Your giving me the itch to meet my my own little one in December (my third). Oh, how I love the days of just snuggling up with newborns and their little noises and sweet baby smell. I love your wrap…they are life savers.
Enjoy this moment in time!