There are just some things you don't understand 100% until you're a Mama. It's just how it goes. One of those things for me was why people would complain that their child is "getting so big" or "growing so fast". I would think "What's your deal psycho? A child is meant to grow up and get big and eventually leave their mom & dad! duh!" .......... Well those words (or thoughts) have bitten me in the butt since Miah was 2 days old. I completely understand why parents say these things, and now, I have become the parent who sits and complains that "Miah is getting so big! My little girl is already 2 months old!". I always hear the term "growing pains" when kids have achey legs, but I am beginning to think "growing pains" are really the parents struggle to watch the kids grow up LOL. Jk. Kind of.
Conversation between Mike & Myself:
Stranger: Aw how old is she?
Mike: 2 1/2 months
Stranger: She's so cute! *walks away*
Me: Mike why'd you say that?
Mike: Say what?
Me: That's she's 2 1/2 months old?
Mike: Because she IS 2 1/2 months old......
Me: But she's 11 weeks. Tell people that. Not 2 1/2 months.
Mike: *Blank stare* ........ 11 weeks and 2 1/2 months is the same thing doll......
Me: Yeah I know but 11 weeks makes her sound younger.
Mike: *shakes head and walks away*
Looking back I see how funny it sounded, but at the time, I was very serious.
I know God entrusted Miah to us for a time, to teach her, and guide her....and I am VERY excited to watch her grow and become a woman who loves God and serves Him. But it will be bittersweet watching her grow and become a "big girl" and become more independent and not need us as much.
There are some things I keep praying wont ever stop..............
1) (Snuggles) I pray that she can come to me when she's 10, 15, 20, 30 years old and snuggle in bed against me and find that "safe" spot just being in Mama's arms. I pray that my smell is still comforting to her (just like my Mom's always was to me). Even if I can't take her worries, concerns, and problems away.....I hope I can comfort her the way that only your mama can.
2) (Her smile) This girl has the best smile, and she smiles at everything. Her eyes light up when she smiles, and you can just see the happiness across her entire face. I pray that she'll always have plenty of reasons to smile!!!!
3) (That she always knows we'll always be here) Miah has a habit of grabbing onto Me or Mikes shirt whenever we hold her and she starts to fall asleep. It's as if she's holding on for dear life for us to always be there. I hope she knows as she grows that we will love her for her good, bad, and all that's in between. We will stand by her with unconditional love & support, and always be her biggest fans.
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