Some of you know that we waited and tried for several months to get pregnant with Maylee – which for us was a very long time, our other two were ‘surprises.’ When I got pregnant I swore I wouldn’t wish away one single minute of it. I didn’t quite make good on my promise. I don’t love being pregnant, and towards the end I was just miserable and couldn’t wait for it to be over. Then Maylee came, and I wanted to make sure I ate up every minute of her newborn sweetness. But, there were dishes and laundry and two other kids to take care of as well. It has all flown by so quickly, and Maylee is often in the background observing the commotion around her. This time around I have learned to appreciate those few quiet moments when I can just stare at her sweet face, cuddle her, and enjoy just her. Now, don’t get me wrong, I value my sleep, but there is something special and magical about our special time in the middle of the night. I know it won’t last forever, and so I can actually say that I enjoy it. It’s the only time that it’s just me and her, it’s dark and quiet, and there is nothing else that I have to do but cuddle my little Maylee and take in her sweet little face. I wish there was a way to record it, or photograph it, or somehow capture those rare moments before they are gone. I hope I always remember our special time, because those wee morning hours are moments that I will always treasure.
Seriously, who wouldn't want to stay up all night staring at that sweet little face? LOVE this baby!
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