But today, while studying his face as he nursed, I realized something. I don't remember my other boys' faces at this age. I'm glad I have pictures, because memories blur and fade so quickly. And little boys grow even more quickly. That realization gave me a whole new perspective.
I don't mind the time I have to spend with my baby in my arms, because all too soon he won't fit so snugly in them. I don't mind the middle of the night nursings in the quiet darkness, just the two of us, because all too soon comes the noises and distractions of the day. I don't mind the time and attention he demands, because all too soon it won't be my time and attention he is demanding. He will grow, just as his brothers have and are continuing to, and eventually, they and he will be men, and I will have to let them go.
I have frequently had older people come to me and tell me "it goes by in the blink of an eye", and even though my oldest is "only" 8 1/2... I know what they say to be true. So, despite the "inconvience" of these seasons, I cherish them, because I know they are fleeting, and one day, I will miss them. I'm thankful for the too-short time I have to nuture these little ones.
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Erin it is SO true!!! I was JUST emailing a friend and telling her that I get sad when I think that Calyn never needs me in the middle of the night anymore, or that Rylee can just be told to go back to bed...those nights of rocking them and nursing them to sleep are gone forever :( I am (trying to ) enjoy it more this time around, because I will never again get this time with this child. Ok I'm making myself cry lol
Enjoy that sweet "needy" baby!
that was just beautiful and so very encouraging. i'm now 2 weeks over due w/ my fourth and i know i'll be experiencing all of that. what a beautiful reminder to look at the blessing of those fleeting times and soak them in.
thank you, i just loved that!!! :)
stacey
AMEN!!!! :)
I had a needy baby, too. I know what it is like. Thankfully you are handling it well.
Truer words have never been spoken! Karys is still too new to be classified as officially "needy" yet, but just having a newborn again after 6.5 years is reminding me of all the other babies in this family. And the fact that this one is more than likely my last newborn is killing me! I am trying to enjoy every second.
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