Remember my last post? The one where I was lamenting that my nest wasn't so empty and that I was ok with that.? Remember that?
Fast forward to 5 days ago and everything changed. Not only is my nest firmly full again but it is filled with the most wonderful thing.
A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL!
No I did not give birth to her, no we did not adopt her. She is my grand daughter and she is living with us.
It does not matter the circumstances to which that came about. What matters is she is here now and life is very very different.
It is a big change to go back to changing diapers and feedings, attempting to get a baby on a routine is something I haven't done for a long time.
But you know what? Every single second is worth it. Holding her in my arms at 2 am when she thinks its play time, is so worth it, Watching my husband who was certain he would never know what it was like to have a baby in the house full time -so worth it.
Watching her grow and change even in the short time she has been with us, well you guessed it- worth it.
Life will be really different for us for next little while, and I will try to keep you updated but if I neglect this blog well you know I am beyond busy watching this baby girl Aliyah grow and change.
Here are ten things my granddaughter has taught me:
1)Motherhood for the most part is like riding a bike, most of it you never forget and it comes naturally after a very short time.
2)There are not enough raincoats in the world to keep you dry while a happy baby is enjoying bath time.
3)Strained peas and mashed spaghetti are still gross and and even more so when pooped out.
4)You can never have too many face cloths
5)No matter what kind of day you are having the greeting a smiling giggling baby gives the second they open their eyes in the morning will make you float on cloud nine.
6) You might be number one all day in the baby's eyes - until the minute Grand Dad gets home from work, then its all about him.
7) Babies are still expensive.
8) Hell hath no fury like a baby who has been put into her playpen so you can pee, make a bottle or any other trivial thing, She will scream like she is being killed until you come back , then we are all smiles again.
9) A warm wet terry cloth facecloth to a teething baby is the better than any teething ring , unless Nana remembered to put the teething ring back in the freezer, then that is better.
10) The world seen through a baby's eyes is an amazing place and everything is new, wonderful and joyful. She makes me thankful for every aspect of my life.
Hope you all have a great weekend, I know we will.
