It seems odd writing this when Madeline is only seven and a half weeks old, but here goes:
Where does the time go? This weekend we folded for the last time one of Madeline's favorite infant outfits. When she was new, her clothes were large enough to have to roll up the sleeves so her hands would be visible. Now, weeks later and pounds heavier, she fills out the tiny outfits, the ends of the unrolled sleeves creeping up her forearms as she reaches and stretches.
Everyone says to enjoy each moment because the time passes so quickly, but who would imagine this would be so apparent after only seven weeks? Am I already reminiscing about her early infancy? Surely I don't miss the endless nights and the constant uncertainty that come with a newborn.
Maybe I'm just getting used to having a baby - my baby - in the house, and I am wistful about those firsts - the first sight of her, her arrival home and the initial process of getting to know her.
It's silly that the retirement of a piece of infant clothing brought this on - kids grow and move on to new wardrobes with alarming swiftness. But I guess this helps bring home the idea of appreciating every day, of not falling into such a mechanized routine that I forget how lucky I am to have Madeline (and Lacey) in my life. One day I'll probably miss Madeline's late night cries, although right now that seems like a day that's still far off (but getting ever closer...)
2 comments:
You are growing in wisdom. By realizing how fast each stage of life goes by, you will more likely savor each moment, regardless of how seemingly uncomfortable at the time.
Relax and enjoy, and you will some day look back with few regrets and tons of wonderful memories...and photos ;)
Granddaddy Glover
Jeremy, what you are doing with this blog is beautiful. Having you tell us the feelings that are coming from your heart is priceless.
Your words were very touching, reminding me of how quickly the time went by with you, Amy and Stephen.
There is a song out that is named "Don't Blink". Madeline will learn so many new things quickly in her first couple of years. Treasure everything, especially being able to hold her while she is so little and listen to her cute little baby sounds. Those are the things you can't get back and if you "blink" she will be in another stage.
Thank you so much for sharing these moments with us so we don't "blink" and miss a moment in her life.
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