I thought, with the recent news, it was fitting that Deb @ Dirty Socks and Pizza wanted to see ‘first posts’, and mine just happens to be about sweet time spent with my first baby. I was more than happy to re-post my first post.
Original entry dated back to April 23, 2007, well before my blog began, but still my first post.
Wow, what an incredible experience. I just tucked Aliyah into her pretty decorated crib, into the sheets that I made my husband take me on an hour drive to buy. It’s the bedding set I found online and wanted to see and probably paid too much for.
All that doesn’t even matter at this moment. One of Aliyah’s night-time “snacking’ times came a little earlier tonight, and I wasn’t sure if I should go to her or wait and see if she would go back to sleep, but her cries for me just got louder. As I rocked back and forth in the dimly lit room with Aliyah peacefully in my arms, I realized all she really wanted was me. Yes, she ate, but the love that she held me with showed what she was feeling. I can’t even begin to explain the overwhelming feeling of love I feel. All I can do is stare… stare at her pretty little lips as she drifts back off to sleep. Stare at her hair that’s sticking out all over the place from the baby oil after her evening bath. Stare at her eyebrows so defined already, just at 7 months. All I can do is stare and hold her closer. Not even wanting to put her back into those pretty little sheets. Just to get one last gaze, one last smell of that wonderful baby scent, one last hug from those tiny little arms, and a kiss goodnight, again. I’ll see you later Aliyah, later in the night for another “snack”. Another rendezvous in the night to love and hold and smile and wish that this moment in time could last forever.
Dr. Wifey says
such a lovely post 🙂
bfs ~ "Mimi" says
Oh, Mommy … that is so beautiful! I’m glad you posted this again.
Halftime Lessons says
Look at that cutie!!
Rachael says
this post is just beautiful, and definitely worth revisiting.
Jamie says
Oh, sweet…..I’m so happy for you all, yay for YOU 🙂
Jamie
Deb says
oh, i am so glad you linked up… not too late at all! such a sweet, tender and intimate post. and it does seem like a perfect time to repost, especially with your exciting news! congrats and keep us posted. what fun!
Maggie May says
just found your page and lovin your writing and pictures! congrats on your new preggo 🙂 so exciting. i had my last baby with a midwife in a birthing tub and it was awesome!
Corey~living and loving says
oooo I’m nodding my head and feeling it all in my heart as well. From one smitten mama to another….well said! ♥
A. says
Such a sweet post! Thanks for sharing.
Briony says
so sweet! you are such a great writer Tab!
i think the buying different lenses is a great…sharing is a bomb plan 🙂
Jaden Paige says
That is so sweet! aww… What a great pic, too!
*sigh* I miss those late night rendezvous… Never thought I would say that back in those sleep-deprived days!
KDLOST says
so sweet! 🙂
[email protected] says
That is so beautiful 🙂
Michelle says
What a sweet picture!
Kelly says
what a beautiful post…makes me wish for those days back again with my little boy. so sweet!
antoinette marie says
man that little cutie pie has looked like her daddy since day one, eh? adorable photo…nice to see a blog too that you did long before i even met you…have safe travel on wednesday and see you when you get back! blessings…
[email protected] says
I tagged you on my blog 🙂
Christina Lee says
so lovely- AND congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!
Jaina says
So beautiful.
Gerri says
Oh, I love her smile!
Christie says
So, so sweet. I love this post. Makes me want a little one again. My youngest is 8!