On Being a Mama

I have been meaning to share some feelings I have been experiencing lately on what it means to be Eleanor Kate's mama. Honestly? It is the best job I have ever had. The hardest job while also being the easiest. The most important and the most inspiring. The most exhausting. And, the most exhilarating. This tiny individual fills my heart with joy, pride, hope and a love so big that I forget about apathy and ignorance. And the best part? Her laying her head on my chest, waking up talking, watching her with her Daddy, and laughing. This child is special. I hope every mama feels this way, but I know that this child, my child is important--not only to me, but to the world. I swear I am serious when I say that, I know she is destined for greatness. Beautiful, smart, adventurous, inquisitive, sweet and precious. Everyday she makes me laugh and I am so lucky that she is in my life. And so, as I prepare to share her updates, know that I am--while also a wife, daughter, friend, doctor, researcher, writer, sister, and avid Lost fan, I am so much more--because I am this child's mama.

Here is Nora dressed up in a sweet dress I couldn't resist:
And playing with her Daddy at Grandpa's wedding last weekend:
And all pretty in pink going to Calvin's (her Goddard School classmate) first birthday party:
And here with Mama on Valentine's Day in an outfit Miss Kathy bought her:
And in EKG news, she is getting her first tooth! Lower right front, it is just starting to peek through. Almost 8 months old and we are ready! Real people food now includes carrots, pears, peaches, cereal, and Wendy's chocolate frosty. Yep, that last one was my bad. It just gets so tempting to let her try what I am eating when with every bite, her little mouth opens and head swivels in the direction of the spoon. So, upon eating a frosty the other day, I gave her a bite. Then, it was ON! She would not let me have a bite without her. Well, the sugar or chocolate kept her up late enough that I learned my lesson. No more frosties for a while. But, we had fun watching her eat it! Nora has also started reaching for us, which is fun--talk about making you feel like the most important person in the world. Speaking of that, seems like we are not sleeping through the night anymore. Until next time, the Mama.