1. I love that when the 4AM nightmares hit, I'm the one whose arms he curls into. I don't love waking up so much, but I love that I can calm him. I love that when the 4AM nightmare hit, and I tripped over something when we went to go get milk, he said, "Careful, mama, no booboos." I love that even though he was sad and scared, he still loves me enough to tell me to be careful. I'm thankful that he's growing into a compassionate little person.
2. I love that when I went to leave this morning, he said, "Where mama baby belly go?" then made me unbutton my coat and pull up my shirt so he could kiss my stomach and say, "Hi baby!"
3. I love being pregnant. Really, I do. I love feeling the baby kick and tumble. I love wondering if it's a girl or a boy, if he/she will look more like Shane or more like me. I love always knowing that the baby is safe because I feel the kicks and nudges that let me know that.
4. I love those moments that make you melt. The moments when Luke decides he needs a kiss so badly that he'll take my head in both his hands and won't let go until he gives me a big kiss. I love that yesterday our day consisted of little more than cuddling on the couch and watching Thomas DVDs, followed by cuddling in bed and napping for three hours, yet I can't imagine a better day.
5. I love that he's mine. From the moment I saw two lines on the pregnancy test, he was mine. Even when I knew that logically he was just a clump of cells, he was still my baby. And when he came into this world, I couldn't remember the days without him.
I'm not going to tag anyone, just do this if you feel compelled. Or if you don't feel like doing the meme yourself, let me know what you love about being a mom. Because every single one of us is so, so lucky.
Oh, and for anyone planning to visit me at the hospital after this baby is born, please do not bring me skin firming cream like the bottle in the background there. Because giving a new mom such a gift might seem nice and practical, but really, it will make her want to throw it at your head. Hard.
6 comments:
Aw that's so sweet that he talks to your belly! Apparently when my mom was pregnant with my sister I used to sing to her belly everyday! And yeah I would totally throw that lotion at whoever brought it to me! Ha
So how about Shelli and I come and bring you cupcakes?
Lovely post! :o)
I will eventually stop crying because that was so very sweet.
Loved it.
Luke is very lucky boy to have such an awesome mommy.
I love being a mom because this baby growing inside of me is a reminder of God's love.
Sweet post! And such a sweet pic of you with your newborn. It's funny, all three of my babies always seemed to be stretched out loooooong after they were born, not all curled up like your baby boy! So cute!!
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