Oh my sweet Gem,
This new life with you is so sweet. Mornings are my favorite despite the fact that I'm so tired, my eyelids ache. You are happiest when you wake up and I am never too tired to see your double-dimple smile accompanied by your delightful coos.
As your mother, I take care of you. I hear every cry. I see every tear. I know when you're hungry, tired or have an upset tummy. I'm here to comfort you and hold you for as long as you need; however, something happened last night that surprised me.
You see Gem, I'm stubborn. Your father knows this all too well. I try to hold things together as best I can. Last night, I picked you up, sat on the couch and just wept. Just lost it. I knew you were hungry and fully anticipated you to start crying but you didn't. You laid on me, rested your head beneath my tear-soaked chin and held my arms. It was as though you forgot your hunger for a moment to comfort me. It was incredible. You let me cry all over your little head while looking at me every now and then smiling.
This new life with you is so sweet. Mornings are my favorite despite the fact that I'm so tired, my eyelids ache. You are happiest when you wake up and I am never too tired to see your double-dimple smile accompanied by your delightful coos.
As your mother, I take care of you. I hear every cry. I see every tear. I know when you're hungry, tired or have an upset tummy. I'm here to comfort you and hold you for as long as you need; however, something happened last night that surprised me.
You see Gem, I'm stubborn. Your father knows this all too well. I try to hold things together as best I can. Last night, I picked you up, sat on the couch and just wept. Just lost it. I knew you were hungry and fully anticipated you to start crying but you didn't. You laid on me, rested your head beneath my tear-soaked chin and held my arms. It was as though you forgot your hunger for a moment to comfort me. It was incredible. You let me cry all over your little head while looking at me every now and then smiling.
I was surprised. I overlooked how much I can learn from you and how much I need you too. I overlooked that we are in this together. Even though you aren't aware of this nor will you remember it, I'm thankful for such a tender moment with you, my precious girl. We don't have this thing down just yet but my eyes are now open to see the beautiful little lessons in it all.
I can't wait to see what else I learn from you in the days ahead.
I can't wait to see what else I learn from you in the days ahead.
Love you always,
Mama
Mama
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