In the last few weeks my little Annie Belle has come out of her shell.
She is a little spit fire.
I have a bittersweet feeling about her getting older.
I look back at those newborn pictures and ache to hold that sleepy quiet babe.
But just as I wish for those moments back
my sweet girl will smile up at me and reach to touch my face.
It isn't an easy feat for her and it requires some serious concentration.
Watching those little fingers move in slow motion to feel my cheeks makes my heart swell.
Just today it hit me.
I am her person.
The one who soothes her and makes her feel safe.
It is me she will reach for - forever.
I will fix the boo boo's. The broken hearts and injured egos.
It is my job.
No matter how much training someone else has -
they can't nurture Annie like I can.
Not because I am skilled or some super Mom.
But because I am her Mom.
No training or book could have prepared me for her specific personality or spirit.
She was meant for me and I was meant for her.
As much at that thought intimidates me,
{And heaven knows I have a billion things to learn}
it brings me the most incredible joy.
{And heaven knows I have a billion things to learn}
it brings me the most incredible joy.
This right here. This is happiness in its purest form.
Pictures by Allison Barker.
5 comments:
I love this more than I can say. It is hands down my favorite post that you have ever done. Perhaps its because I am in the exact same shoes, and have identical feelings to my sweet baby girl. You are spot on.
I'm speechless. Perfectly said Emily! And guess what all you new moms... Those feelings about being her/his person and meant for each other never ever goes away even when the babies turn into adults!
That was so beautiful & makes me realize how important I am to my sweet little babe! Even though its challenging at times its SO worth it! Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts! You are so wise!
Karly, this is wonderfully said. I can't wait to be a mommy. You are the most gorgeous young mom I have ever seen!You and your little daughter are going to be BFFs!
oh my gosh i just love her karly!! i can't wait to meet her someday :) she is just beautiful and so are you! xo
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