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one month ago today, my life changed completely and absolutely, without doubt for the better.
in the last 31 days, i've lost sleep. i've learned how to fill a bottle at 2am while holding a screaming newborn who is STAAARVING! and desperate for food. i've changed more cloth diapers than i can count. i wash bottles twice a day. i've bought the smallest hangers i could imagine hanging clothing from. i've learned how to type with one hand, how to reach into the backseat and fish for a lost pacifier and pop it back into her mouth blindly, and how to take a shower in 3 minutes or less.
i've also spent whole days simply holding her. i've learned to appreciate the wonder in a pair of wide-open eyes, the peacefulness of a sleeping child, the humor in the expressions she makes. i've watched her grow so much so soon. i've watched her go from screaming through bathtime to being soothed by the warm water. i've seen family, friends, and complete strangers enjoy her cuteness and her perfection. i've learned what a precious gift holding my own child is, and imagined what gifts the future holds for me.
one month ago today, i held my little girl for the first time. my world changed forever.
the best gift i've ever received. the best gift i've never deserved.
happy birthday, meghan.
in the last 31 days, i've lost sleep. i've learned how to fill a bottle at 2am while holding a screaming newborn who is STAAARVING! and desperate for food. i've changed more cloth diapers than i can count. i wash bottles twice a day. i've bought the smallest hangers i could imagine hanging clothing from. i've learned how to type with one hand, how to reach into the backseat and fish for a lost pacifier and pop it back into her mouth blindly, and how to take a shower in 3 minutes or less.
i've also spent whole days simply holding her. i've learned to appreciate the wonder in a pair of wide-open eyes, the peacefulness of a sleeping child, the humor in the expressions she makes. i've watched her grow so much so soon. i've watched her go from screaming through bathtime to being soothed by the warm water. i've seen family, friends, and complete strangers enjoy her cuteness and her perfection. i've learned what a precious gift holding my own child is, and imagined what gifts the future holds for me.
one month ago today, i held my little girl for the first time. my world changed forever.
the best gift i've ever received. the best gift i've never deserved.
happy birthday, meghan.