Face Time

One of the best joys of being a new mom is FACE TIME! It is 4:00 AM you have been up and down all night. The little bundle of joy is eating, again, instead of eating and going to sleep, she has decided to stay awake--wide awake. Her big eyes staring back at you, full belly and gives me, only me undivided attention for as long as we want. We can sit there for hours staring at each other...best moment of the day!

Things are starting to mellow out (not really but I feel a little like my old self). I know the cry that is reserved for us, just the two of us, our special time. We know when she has pee'd and cannot stand the feel of the wet, smelly diaper on her bottom. Then there are a few things she has figured out about her parents, we are weak to her adorable cry. If she fusses long enough at 5:00 AM she gets to sleep on our chest and cuddle until morning. We are weak! AND I couldn't imagine not spending those moments with her.

There is one question that people have asked me over and over and I do not agree with them...let me explain...

The question is..."Now that she is here, isn't it amazing that you never realized you could love someone so much?"

The answer is: Actually, I love Cory that much! About year 3 of our marriage we realized we were 'all in' divorce was not an option for us--EVER. We love each other unconditionally and our love is what our family will thrive on. (Of course we fight, but we do not fight 'dirty' and bring up the D-word--EVER, that creates insecurity for the relationship and how can you every fully trust someone if they threaten that every time things get rough.) If love is lost between you as a couple, then what was the point of bringing another life into the world? Yes, the love for a child is different--I like to think we took the best parts of both of us and created this amazing child!

Loves and hugs--Love can keep us together!
Erin