Two Months- August 25, 2013
This afternoon I watched her, realizing that only for this fleeting, magical time will she dance with her daddy on Sunday afternoons with a tutu and crooked fairy wings. Even the epic tantrum over her toothbrush NOT being pink was treasured and locked away in my memories this weekend. This is the only time we have left to give her all of our attention.
I scooped her up on the couch with her puffy tutu, smelling her unique toddler aroma of baby shampoo and strawberry ice cream. I looked at her and cried. How will I ever love another child like I do this one? I have to wonder if my heart is ready to welcome in more of this overwhelming and humbling love.
These next two months will be sacred for me. I don’t use that term lightly. I don’t know what to expect or what to do, I just know tutu dancing and snuggles will be plenty as I prepare my heart for more.
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I felt the same way before Justin was born – I was terrified of how I was supposed to love another child as much. Or how I could. Or how I’d make time for them both. And then Justin was born. And I loved him to the moon and back the minute I saw him. No one can take Charlotte’s place as your first baby. She made you a mom. But you’ll love the next one just as much, in a different way. It’s hard to explain until it happens.
Good to know! Thanks Heather! I’m interested to hear how #3 makes you feel.
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Thanks!