Musings

I have been sitting downstairs watching our little girl sleep and I am overwhelmed by the thought that I am now mother. I have always wanted to be one and it has happened. Rachel is so beautiful and she is such a good baby. She is almost 5 months and I just can't believe that the time has gone by so fast. Today was such a beautiful day and so I took her in the stroller for her first walk in the River Valley. She was awake for most of the time looking around at trees and the sky and "talking". Talking is a relatively new thing. We just spent 10 days with my family in Manitoba and she has been talking ever since. She would sit at the table for meal times with all the adults in a little chair my mom had and squeal and make lots of noise like everyone else. She was very proud of herself especially since one little squeak would get everyone's attention. She has been laughing too and her little giggle and shrieks of delight have been such a reminder to me of finding joy in the little things; like finding out that your toes wiggle :) .
I am really enjoying being at home with her. My days are a lot slower and I can't just run off and do stuff, which is probably good for me. I love my days out with my friends who have kids Rachel's age. It is so good for me to have that time. Last night Chris sent me on a date to Starbucks all by myself. I got a Mochaccino and took a book to read for an hour. What a treat! I am realizing that I need to take care of myself; if I am in a healthy place then the time I spend with my little girl is much better.
Anyway, enough for today...stay tuned for more musings...
Rebekah