Leila is one week old today. She has been such an amazing blessing to our lives. There are a few things I've noticed that I never would have learned without having the opportunity to be a mom.
-Now I understand why moms cry just by talking about their children.
-The love a parent has for their child truly is indescribable. You THINK you love this thing growing in mom's stomach, but when she actually arrives, that love is unbelievable and somewhat overwhelming.
-The look that a child gives to her parents is truly priceless. Even the scowls and "give me some food now" looks...they all make a parent turn to mush.
-Having Leila in our home has made the bond between my husband and I that much stronger.
-I understand what people mean when they say "babies looks change so much when they are little."
-I have gone to bed BEFORE 10:30 twice in a week so far. A couple times at 10:30. That is something that literally has not happened since elementary school probably.
-Being a parent makes me love, appreciate, and need my parents more than ever.
Anyway...this week has been an amazing experience. Emotions and thoughts that come and go are indescribable, frustrating (the uncontrollable part) but amazing. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to be a parent to such a precious little girl.
We love you Leila.
Monday 09/14/09 - Day 1 - aka Birthday!
Tuesday 09/15/09 - Day 2
Wednesday 09/16/09 - Day 3 - First Day Home from the Hospital
Thursday 09/17/09 - Day 4 - First Bath at Home (loved it!)
Friday 09/18/09 - Day 5
Saturday 09/19/09 - Day 6
Sunday 09/20/09 - Day 7
Monday 09/21/09 - Day 8 - check out those smiles!
7 comments:
Lisa, she is truly beautiful! I wish I could hold her. All of the things you said are so true. And you definitely don't realize any of it until you hold your little one for the first time and take care of them day in and day out. I remember just smelling their breath would make my heart race with love. I'm so happy for you and glad that you're able to enjoy her.
The very last picture is so cute. Its a total Gus Face!
She is so dang cute - :)
Oh, I love her so much!!! SO sweet!
Jam wants you to know how cute she is!!!! We all love her!
Oh I love her!!!! I need to see that cute little baby again!!!
I'm so happy for you- she is precious. I feel like they are on loan to us from Heavenly Father and it is at times overwhelming to take care of His sweet little ones. Leila is so fortunate to be part of your family!
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