Second. I never expected but I guess I should have considering the people who are in my life and how they love to love, but we have received an abundance of gifts, food and visits since being home. We have literally never had so many people in our home as we have the past 3 weeks. We have received so many things for Malachi and from people we hardly even see or even know at times :)...but our family has also been incredible...I can't believe how loved this little guy is already!!
Third. Life is changing. No longer to I look at my phone and regret every missed call, worried that I may have missed a subbing opportunity..actually the other day someone did text me if I could work, but turns out it was for another "Erin"...but as much as I adored being a sub (and hope to be one again someday)...I love being this little guys Mama. Every day is pretty much the same. We sleep, eat, wake up, change diapers...but amidst all those things I get to be his Mama. I get to choose to snuggle, rock, kiss, hold and tuck him in his bassinet for naps. He's my little guy to love and I'm not missing a thing. I love it.
Fourth. Soon this snuggly time of staying put will be over. I will be able to drive again. I will be out and about...maybe meeting up with other Mamas, definitely visiting my family and having play dates with Kristi and Levi all the time, probably going for walks to parks..if spring ever arrives...and ALWAYS going to the beach this summer. I can't wait to have that part of my life and be a fun mama for Malachi. But I can't help but treasure these quiet, cozy days of being inside with him. Where all we have to do each day is make sure he's fed, clean and cozy in his bed. I love these days. I miss Danny terribly, but today I am almost shaking with excitement cuz its FRIDAY and that means Dan will be home with us for the next few days. I can't wait!
I love it...I love seeing you as a Mama, and I love that darlin' boy so much. like, soo so much, I can't believe it. What a sweet little baby -- and these days...are just so incredibly precious - time goes entirely too fast...tonight I was looking at the first pictures and videos of Levi -- hardly seems like three years ago...but I look at that lively hilarious kid, and...I love where he's at now, too...it is the most incredible thing, being a Mama. you're blessed. I'm blessed. and I love that we get to do this alongside each other, we are so lucky to live so close and to be such a part of each others' lives...I try to 'hold back' a little, 'cause I know this is your time, and I don't have to be included in everything!! lol. but I love being a part of your lives, and being a part of this dear little boy's life...we love him so much already. I'm so happy you're a Mama...you're so great at it already, Erin. and Dan is so sweet, too. I love your little family so much.
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