Quiet mornings

Some days are busy and full of things to check off my to do list.  I care for Avery and enjoy her smiles and loves and developmental changes, but with all the other things I am doing, I sometimes neglect to fully realize the joy that she brings me.  With days like that, I truly have come to love and cherish quiet, peaceful moments that I get to enjoy my daughter and truly just love her with no other distractions.

This morning was one of those times.

She woke up and I came in to get her, greeted by smiles, gasps, and kicks.  She had a wonderful night! She slept from about 10:30-6 am!!!  I can't believe it! That's two nights like that in a row! I hope this becomes a habit. :) I nursed her for about a half hour then fed her her breakfast of peaches while I ate my Cherrios.  She is a messy girl and hasn't had a bath for 2 days so I fill up the bath and give her a quick bath.  She loves the bath. I lotion her up and get her dressed for the day.  All the while, she's smiling and "talking" to me.  She's getting tired, so we sit outside on the steps and watch the cars go by for a few minutes.  She's snuggled close and I love every minute.  Then we come back inside and I read her a book and put her down for a nap.  I love my daughter!

I love caring for her and being her mom! I hope I can remember on those busy, hectic days that are sure to come, to slow down and cherish each moment with Avery Mae.  After all, I know she is growing and I will never have this time, this day with her again.

Avery Mae, I love you!