This last month has been much easier than the last. (I am jinxing myself here!) At around 6 weeks old things just got easier. It's like I woke up one morning and everything had worked itself out overnight. Aubrey is happier being set down for more than 2 minutes at a time, which makes it much easier to get some laundry done . . . or even to eat an actual meal rather than just another quick bowl of cereal. I have been lucky enough to take long, refreshing showers daily since Ron has been home. Aubrey is healthy, happy and loved. Our life as a family is good.
I had a moment early in the month where I realized that by not teaching Aubrey to tolerate being laid down while awake, she will never reach certain milestones like rolling over
. Who needs to roll over if Mommy is holding you 24 hours a day? Aubrey and I discussed this, and came to an understanding. I get to put her down for short time periods during the day as long as I promised to have the dogs keep her company while I am distracted. Thankfully Josie and Trudie thought this was a good idea and they take their jobs seriously.I keep trying to stop and soak in everything about where we are at this point. Aubrey's smell. Where each little chubby fold is on her arms and legs. How soft her hair feels. The sweet little sigh she always makes when I snuggle her close at bedtime. The feel of her laying next to me in the mornings when we fall asleep together for a few precious hours. How pink her little lips are. The sound of her almost giggle. I wish I could just bottle it all up for safe keeping.
I know now that what everyone said is right--that this time with Aubrey will fly by and she will be grown before I even realize it. For now I am going to enjoy having such a sweet, happy and adorable two month old little girl. Every day with her is a new adventure. I wake up in the mornings to the sweetest smile and most amazing laugh. I can't wait to see what this next month will bring us!
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