★ How she gives me a huge smile when I go to get her out of her cot in the mornings
★ Hearing her amazing and infectious belly laugh
★ Watching her explore the world as she sees it for the first time
★ How she always ends up sleeping face down with her bum in the air
★ How she screws up her face when trying new flavours
★ Being able to soothe her when no-one else can
★ I can dress her as I please (mwahahaha!)
★ How she holds my hand or reaches for my face when I give her a bottle
★ Afternoon snuggles/naps in front of the tv
Now there are plenty of things that are difficult, frustrating or gross when parenting babies (explosive or leaking poo, sick/milk in your clothes/hair, a teething scream so shrill we have dogs waiting outside, the lounge looking like a toyshop). I miss being able to just 'pop' out. I feel sad that going to Waitrose on my own has become an exciting event and would love one day that wasn't bound by the feeding/pooing/sleeping routine of a baby. However I wouldn't change any of it because I have the awesome privilege of being O's mummy. I am so excited to see her grow and develop. I can't wait to share the things I know and love with her. I thank God for her and love the fact that I get to spend time with her each and every day (at least until she realises that I am not cool or that funny!).
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