May 9, 2008

How Old is Your Baby?

From the moment your darling child is born, the growth and aging processes begins. In the early weeks, we enjoy just staring at our newborn baby whether awake or asleep. But soon sleep deprivation sets in and we anxiously look forward to when the baby will finally sleep through the night.

As our baby grows we encounter new delights and new anxieties. We anxiously anticipate the first words, the first real giggle, the first steps and so on. We tire of diapers and can't wait until potty training finally catches on.

But as any grandmother will tell you, enjoy and hold precious each stage. When you are 50 or so, you will wish each stage had lasted just a little longer. Watching your 'baby' head off to college or marry, is exciting, but you will miss watching those beautiful eyes drift off to sleep after a night of walking the floor.

As my father always said, "Don't wish your life away. Enjoy each day as it comes and tomorrow will come soon enough."

Enjoy each stage and step of your baby's life, even the difficult ones and you will be able to wave them good bye some day and feel sad but fulfilled.

For a 'Real Cool Mom" T-shirt visit our Adult Tees category!