Yesterday I got to hold a brand new baby. He was only a few hours old and I couldn't wait to get to the hospital to see him.
I am a sucker for babies, especially newborns. I love how they feel and smell, the noises they make and their wrinkly skin. I could sit and hold a baby for a long time and when mine were babies I did a lot of that.
Usually when I am holding a baby close I have moments of "aw...I want one too..." then my better judgement kicks in and I am okay again. BUT NOT THIS TIME. For the first time I was able to hold and appreciate and enjoy someone else's baby without melting inside. Nothing was stirred within me. Nothing within me wanted to re-visit that stage.
So, as this chapter begins in their lives, full of excitement and anticipation I rejoice with them. At the very same time I am closing that chapter in my own life. My baby is 31/2 years now. All of our baby 'stuff' is gone, we don't even have a baby-proofed house anymore.
I am not missing it, not one little bit. It's time for me to turn the page and move on to the next chapter.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
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3 comments:
I wish I was ready to get to that chapter!
Was it Brad and Steph's baby?
Good for you. It is always hard to move on I find, but refreshing at the same time.
Yes, it was Bard and Steph's baby and he is adorable!
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