On Mother's Day I received so many beautiful messages from friends who are doing this first time mom things right along side me but this one really got me, "Your relationship with your daughter really inspires me" I cried just typing that. How generous and kind. Thank you Rebecca for this because it made me reflect on our relationship and then I felt so proud of us. Having a strong willed little lady baby has its struggles but I am sure she is going to continue to be wonderful and I am just excited to get to be a part of this.
Last night around 2am, Claire and I nuzzled together on her floor next to her crib for a few hours. All she wanted was to sleep next to me and I would catch her checking in with me, like "ah, thank goodness you're still here" I felt so loved and so needed. She won't always need me like this, so in these moments I am slowing down. I am rubbing her soft hair on my cheek and whispering the ABCs because I know I won't be able to go back. Each time I pick her up or lay her down I wonder when will be the last time, she is getting so big and so independent and occasionally she says, "I do it" and we step back and let her show us how it's done. It is my duty to teach Claire all about the world but it is so amazing how much she has taught me. I have felt so strong with her lately, we are working together and even when she gets upset or we can't seem to get on the same page I feel really secure in our parenting choices and I love that we are doing this together.
On Mother's Day I received so many beautiful messages from friends who are doing this first time mom things right along side me but this one really got me, "Your relationship with your daughter really inspires me" I cried just typing that. How generous and kind. Thank you Rebecca for this because it made me reflect on our relationship and then I felt so proud of us. Having a strong willed little lady baby has its struggles but I am sure she is going to continue to be wonderful and I am just excited to get to be a part of this.
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Rebecca
5/12/2015 02:07:57 pm
Of course!! It's so true, it's really wonderful to be able to be around both of you <3
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Judy & Noel
5/14/2015 02:57:48 am
You are a wonderful, loving mother, NIkol, and Claire benefits from your kisses, hugs, and affirmations. You and Ryan are wonderful parents together. Just keep on loving each other!
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