The innocence you possess as a baby is a healing balm to my battered soul from the business I work in. It is sweet and comforting, something I long to protect and wish I could for the rest of my life. They say a mother's love is fierce. The thousand […]
A Seat at the Table
One of the lesser talked about milestones in a baby's life is perhaps the day you can sit at the table with the rest of the family. This past weekend we got a high chair for you. I was so excited. The months of gobbling up one-handed mouthfuls while holding […]
Mountains to Climb
Life has been a bit overwhelming the past few weeks. I hesitate to commit that reality to words because the truth is, as an adult, when is life not filled with complexity and all its challenges? I hate complaining, so I generally try to take everything in stride, regardless of […]
The Sweetest Gaze
The other day, as I was going about the usual business of taking care of you, more mindful of the task at hand, I suddenly noticed you staring at me. You were transfixed, but your eyes in that moment were not filled with simple curiosity. You had a look of […]
A Blessing to Love
Children are a gift from the Lord, so the Bible says. It's true, you are a blessing, and it's not hard to believe. Your smile, your dreamy little face when you sleep, and even your tears all melt my heart into a pool of love. And yet as a baby […]
Sleeping like a Baby
The days of just holding you in my arms watching you fall asleep are quickly passing by. I do my best to soak in every moment. But it's not always that easy. I'm a multitasker with a thousand other things vying for my attention. I must fight them off, shutting […]