Grace Ann Burnett entered the world on March 1, 2011. She was 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 21 inches long. At two months, she is 14 pounds and 24 inches. A big, healthy, beautiful girl. I don't care what all those old women in the stores say...
So, at two months, of course, I believe she is a genius. She babbles. Her favorite current sound is "Ah goo." She is working on "Da Da" or at least her Dad would
like her to! She laughs. Not just when she is tickled but in response to a favorite toy or a friendly face. She cries. When she is hungry or needs a diaper change or for no reason at all. I know all of her cries. She moves. Kicks her legs, grabs her Dad's finger, and smiles. She eats. At first, with me. Now, with a bottle. (This is a whole other blog and a decision that I agonized over). She explores. Her world is so fascinating to her. I hope that never changes. She loves. Her Mom, Dad and our family.
As I reflect on becoming a mother, I realize that I have never cherished my own mother so much. She is the definition of unconditional love. I now know how she felt when she gazed down at me, rocking me to sleep. I look at my own daughter the same way. I will know Grace through virtually every moment of her life... just as she knows me. I will know every inch of Grace's face and every way it changes. I will know every laugh and expression. I will know every cry and every hurt. I will know her every hope and dream. The responsibility of being her mother is momentous. Knowing that this little person needs me (and her Dad!) so very much is a blessing. I hope that I am up to the challenge. I never want to fail her.
Do you have any reflections on motherhood? Please share.
Carrie you made me cry happy tears of joy for you and AJ. There is no greater gift than a mother and child's love. As I have told through the years all four of my children are my greatest gift. I was a very young mother gazing down at you with excitement and fear hoping I could do everything right. I feel so blessed to be a part of Grace Ann life. I am so excited to watch her grow. I love watching Grace I get her all to myself. Mom went to the hair dresser the other day and Grace and Grammy just cuddled and talked. Grace goo and smiled for a 1/2 hour just as happy as she could be. Looking forward to having Grace for a whole day once a week. Grammy time to bond. Grammy and Grace are going to travel on there day trips to library, park, children's museum and aquarium. I love watching Daddy and Grace dance together as he gazes into her eyes with joy. Carrie I am so proud of you. You are a amazing mother. LOVE MOM
ReplyDeleteThank you for starting this blog. I wish there was a way to bottle every single moment and access it with the touch of a button, but alas, cameras and computers are only available when practical.
ReplyDeleteGrace will be wonderful - there is no question in my mind. She has her Mother: amazing, driven, warm, fair... and loving to no end. And Grace has her Father: funny, determined, kind... and loving to no end. I know that whatever Grace decides to do with her finite time on this Earth, she can achieve it.
I now have a complete appreciation for my parents. The unconditional love. The dreams. The Fears. The excitement. I feel it all in the extra bounce in my step each day when I wake up and when I come home, excited to see that little Life I will never feel worthy enough to have helped to create.
My greatest wish for Grace: take the tools given you by God and by those that love you and use them to do Good in Life. And remember that Success is measured not in your material possessions, but in how you are remembered in the end and by how many other lives breathe easier because of you.
I am such a lucky man. My family. My wife. And now, Grace. I must have done something good in my life to have these people.