Monday, March 10, 2008

For Tricia

http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/
I've been following the above blog for a month or 2 now. What an amazing story, amazing family, it just humbles me. Take a look if you have the time, or even if you don't.

This is a list "for Tricia" - all the things she will one day experience with her baby girl born at 24 weeks. As a mom of 2, I have lots to add! :)

  • Watching as your baby girl begins to crawl, then walk, to explore the world
  • Teething, lots of drool, crabby baby, sleepless nights, Tylenol
  • Ear infections, when she wakes up screaming at night and won't stop
  • First foods, huge messes on the high chair. I can especially remember pink yogurt and chocolate pudding being particularly messy.
  • Naked baby running through the sprinkler
  • First time with a babysitter, being so nervous and finding out she didn't even miss you very much
  • First words, learning to count, the first "I love you"
  • Arms up high wanting only momma to pick her up
  • Rocking a sick baby to sleep and not wanting to put her down
  • First day of school, heart aching but smiling at the same time
  • When she only wants to wear the same shirt, day after day, it is her favorite after all
  • Toddler independence, only wanting to do things "by herself" no matter how difficult
  • Pierced ears, nail polish, glitter, stickers, bows, make up, lip gloss, all things girl
  • And many, many, many other amazing things to look forward to.

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