My sweet girl Addison,
I have been very lax in updating your blog but it is my goal to be more consistent in this New Year. It’s been just about eight months since your arrival and I am so obsessed with you. I just stare at you while you are sleeping sometimes because I still cannot believe you came out of me. Starting out as just a few cells to the happy, smiley, beautiful little person you are today is truly a miracle and a blessing.
Thirty-three weeks old and by no means do I have this mom thing down to a science, but I have to say I am at times pretty impressed with my maternal instincts. I am sure there is so much more I will learn but for now, here is what I know:
1) MAT leave in the US sucks. Having only four months with you was just not long enough. I so envy my friends in other countries who had a year to spend with their babies. Having to go back to work and leave you in the hands of another woman was heartbreaking.
2) Breast milk is liquid gold. If you don’t believe me Google it.
3) It makes me so happy to know that you are meeting with your grandparents in your dreams. I know this to be true because of your smiles and laughs I see while you are sleeping.
4) Although this may not ring true for every baby, putting you on a schedule was the best thing we did for you. It’s not always perfect but so far it’s worked. Eating at 8, 12, 4 and 8 has added structure to all of our lives. It’s helped your father and I get better at our time management.
5) There are days I come home from work and just felt wiped. I then walk into the apartment and see your face. Your smile, laugh and hug just changes my mood in an instant. When you look up at me with those big brown eyes and arms open wide, I melt. And immediately, I’m reminded of what’s truly important.
6) Watching you grow and develop is an amazing sight to see. Every day you become more curious, get smarter, laugh more. Seeing you roll over, then sit up by yourself and now crawling….it’s all happening so quickly.
Becoming Addison 