I can't believe my youngest child is going to be one tomorrow. Where did the time go? It is such a bittersweet thing for me. There has to be a last baby...that is what I keep telling myself, what Jerry and I keep telling each other. She is cutting her fourth tooth. She will soon stop nursing. She is cruising around from toy to toy and furniture to furniture. Soon she will be walking. She is eating table food. My precious baby is not a baby anymore. I love the baby stage. I really do. Even though I can be so tired and can't really remember the last time I slept through the night, I just love the baby stage. Bridget is my koala bear. She won't go in the nursery. When she cries, she wants me to hold her. She wants and loves to be held, and she holds on for dear life most of the time. I cringe at how I must have rushed Kathryn and Jack when they were little. I was waiting eagerly for them to walk, to run, to go on the potty, to eat regular food...to be big fast. Now I am in reverse...take your time, it will be ok, nurse some more...it just goes by too fast. B makes us laugh. She is wristy like Kathryn was. She lets Kathryn mother her. She will be tough because of her two big brothers. We are so blessed, and we are so thankful!
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What a cutie! She is growing up just too fast. I'm so glad you and your family live close enough for us to enjoy special weekends with you. We will be there for Bridget's first birthday tomorrow. Can't wait to hug all those grandkids. That is such a cute picture of Bridget with her usual big smile! - Love, Mom
OK. I'm actually choked up by this post, Amy. I totally feel that too, with Mary. We just don't know if we will have another baby, so I feel those same emotions with her. You put it well... eventually there has to be a "last baby." Enjoy every minute with her. Reverse is ok. : ) Lots to cherish!!!
I did the same thing with my older too and I feel the regret. I would go back in a minute and fix it all! I pray that you don't change a thing and keep on giving her all the time she needs! Squeeze every moment out of these fleeting days.
Jenn
I meant, "two" not "too"! That's what you get when you are trying to leave and comment and you should be making dinner!!! *blush*
AMY! It's so cool to hear the heart of my dear friend for her babies.. You are such an amazing mom and I am thankful for things like these blogs to get to stay close to our friend who was once like a sister to both of us! :) Having never even met your kids (ok,is actually really terrible!!) It keeps us forever close. You are smart - hold onto your baby - as long as she'll "let" you, right? :) It all goes too fast - they grow so fast! Our Maia is going to be 14 next week! I still have her sittiing on my lap and kissing her - and reminding her she will never be too old (or too "cool", as we sometimes hear these days)to be our little girl!:) I hope people read this and take a minute to cherish their kids in the busy-ness and HOLD their BABIES!! :) Thanks for sharing these sweet things. I can't believe Kathryn in already 7! That is crazy in itself! She is a beautiful girl too - they all 4 are - nice job! :) Love From your "old" Pals, Joy and Mark
Oh, man! I've been lamenting over how Hudson is almost one! I love this little guy. I like to think I haven't rushed him at all-- in fact, I've gone so far the opposite, emotional that he's growing and able to do so much. At first I was really anxious for nursing to come to an end-- but now I can't help but wonder if I'll go ahead past a year... we'll see. ;) Happy belated birthdays to Bridget and Kathryn!!
(Want to get together sometime?)
Erin M.
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