Actually today is only day 346. But, this sweet little man is almost 1 year old. So crazy he's already been with us for a whole year!
I started a project when he was born to include in my journal the number day since he was born and what it was like to be a mother that day. I only got to 100 days (not everyday), so reviewing them is a great motivation to continue. Day 48 and 100 are my favorites right now! Wade is a sweet, energetic, fun-loving, sensitive boy!
Day 9 of Motherhood: So far it has felt natural and an easy transition--this is how its meant to be! I love his wrinkled forehead and his almond eyes. I love his slow blink...his tiny legs and arms. Right above his knee my thumb connects over my 1st knuckle of my pointer finger, measuring the width of his thigh. Perris calls him "little buddy" and I say "bug".
Day 40: After Wade's feeding at 8:30am I decided to stay in bed a bit longer with him. He continued sleeping on my chest and I admired him periodically. How I love my sweet Wade. I measured my hands around his middle and my left and right pointer fingers meet and my thumbs. Little baber! Sweet moment of motherhood.
Day 42: A 4am wake up of lips and tongue smacking in a call of hunger from your 6 week (almost to the hour!) old isn't so bad!
Day 48: Dreamt last night that I had bigger nipples and it was so easy to nurse! Talk about dreaming of your hearts desire! HAH!
Day 54: Until dinner I hadn't even thought about what day of the week it was. I had no idea. Perris helped me out.
Day 74: I was pretend-eating Wade's chest tonight and he full on LAUGHED. I pulled away and almost teared! I said, "Oh my gosh Wade you're going to make me cry!" I felt JOY.
Day 77: Wade got his tongue clipped today. He did great. He cried for 5 minutes. But he CRIED for those 5 minutes. When he busted out his seriously sad, pouty lip and cry, the Dr. burst into laughter. I told him it gets me every time! He called Wade tender hearted. That resonated with me all day and I agree. Wade is a most tender heart.
Day 100: When putting Wade down for a nap he kept looking up at me and giving me this grin. Like, "Hi Mom! Thanks for being here. This is fun!" Over and over he looked up into my eyes and smiled with his mouth and twinkly eyes. Oh to feel the love of a babe.
It's really the simple things that can paint a beautiful canvas of life, don't you think?
Thank you Wade, for introducing me to Motherhood and filling days with sweetness and love.
Love, Yo' Momma
