A Good Thing

at 03/09/11 10:31AM
Yesterday I visited with my wonderful midwife, Linda, who was such a help and encouragement to me during Griffon's delivery. It was the first time she had seen Griffon since the day after he was born and she was just crazy about him. She oohed and aahed and cuddled him like another grandmother. I loved watching her love on my baby. She said over and over again that being a mother is the best thing, and what a wonderful time this is in Griffon's life, and in my life. She's right about all of it, and it did me good to hear her say it. Because somewhere between changing the diapers and burping after feedings and bouncing him to relieve his tummy pains I forget to look at my sweet son and be filled with the joy and wonder that his perfect little existence can cause. Seeing others be delighted by his beautiful eyes and round little head and cute wrinkley forehead fills me with so much pride and reminds me again how much I love him and how much he is a part of me. And it helps me remember that diapers and burps and late nights are all peripheral to the blessing of living each day as the mother of this wonderful, beautiful child.

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  • whitney
    He has changed so much!! Such a sweet smile. :)
    by whitney at 03/09/11 11:37AM
  • southern_yankee_mom
    I agree with Whitney! He is definitely changing quite a bit. I really hope I can meet him this weekend.
    by southern_yankee_mom at 03/09/11 12:40PM
  • char
    Cutie patootie! I can't say that for too long! He's growing up so fast! Enjoy that son of yours because they are such a blessing! :)
    by char at 03/09/11 11:33PM
  • ginnyann
    Oooh, I would love to rub his little fuzzy head.....that's so sweet. You cuddle and coo as much as you can cause they definitely grow up fast......I sure do love that pic on the right....You are a beautiful Mother.
    by ginnyann at 03/10/11 6:17PM