Kiss Your Miracle

motherhood after infertility


Blessed January 7, 2010

Filed under: Motherhood,Skylar Grace — Linnea @ 1:33 pm

Most of the country has been in a cold snap this week, and we’re even feeling it down here in Florida. It’s been in the twenties at night and we’ve actually been wearing coats outside, sometimes even in the late afternoon. The northerner in me loves it. It seems like weather shouldn’t make that much of a difference in my day, but I have to confess that the chilly temperatures definitely improve my mood, even if it is more work to get bundled up before we go out.

Today Skylar and I were getting ready to go to the library when I noticed she was walking around the house with her hands in her coat pockets. She looked so grown up, just casually waiting for me like a bored teenager. And as I snapped her picture, I felt this intense surge of love for her rise up inside me. A minute later I scooped her up and covered her face with kisses, even though she squealed and squirmed in my arms. I think this is my favorite part of being a mom – the random moments on an ordinary days, when I’m suddenly aware that motherhood is everything I thought it would be and more.

 

6 Responses to “Blessed”

  1. Anonymous Says:

    My Goodness she looks about 5 years old here!

  2. Aron Says:

    She’s growing up so fast! I love that spark of pure life in her eyes.

  3. Karin Says:

    She is just adorable! Enjoy every moment, she will be a teenager soon enough. My Julia is right around the pre teen stage just turned eleven….. But she is still pretty good, always been. We have a real chill wave over these parts of the world -5 Farenheit outside the other morning a little better today with lots of snow….

  4. Weez Says:

    BAH! I can hardly stand this picture! She’s getting so big! I miss that face so much. Love you :)

  5. Nelson Says:

    funny about the cold. i have to admit i miss walking Jack around the “loop” down to the beach when there is a gentle snowfall. here, there is no cold snap. it’s winter, which means it drops way down into the high 60’s at night and only reaches the mid-70’s during the day. life is about more than weather and clothes though.. good to see Sky on the screne.

  6. Rachel P Says:

    Oh she is so cute and getting so big! I can’t believe it! I’ll be praying for you as the new baby’s due date arrives and I hope to see you soon. It’s been so long. Maybe after the baby comes, when things have settled in we can find a few minutes to catch up.