21 July 2006

I'd forgotten...

... how much I love:

the smell of a newborn baby's head
and their soft, scrunchy necks
the way my lips fit perfectly in the bridge of their nose
wide eyes at 1 in the morning
and bobbing little heads when put to my shoulder
teeny, tiny hands wrapped tightly around my fingers
floppy sleeping positions
the way every picture of a newborn turns out perfectly
grunts and squeaks and grimmaces
and the most adorable little sneezes
sleepy smiles, gas or no gas :)
melting like butter when placed chest to chest
and the immediate calming effect of holding baby in your arms
the excuse to just sit and cuddle and stare and think deep thoughts

18 comments:

Blackeyedsue said...

Now I want another one!

Millie said...

So gorgeous. Brings back awesome memories of my little ones.

Ahhhhhh.

utmommy said...

I love ALL those things about babies too. They are just so special. Enjoy every minute of her. I'm so jealous I can't have anymore. I'm major baby hungry lately.

sheri said...

As exhausted as new mommies are, there is NOTHING sweeter than holding and staring at your newborn. NOTHING.
*sigh*

Valarie said...

awww Lei, that almost makes me ready to think about another.

Char @ Crap I've Made said...

awwwwww! so sweet!

Nicole said...

That makes me want another one too!

Emily said...

It's true...there is nothing like those first 2 weeks. Savor it!

Lee said...

What a great time! I love the first few weeks. So sweet and you never get them back!

beth said...

Mmmmm...I'd forgotten some of those things too. Thank you.

Gabriela said...

I love newborns too. What a special time. Enjoy your precious moments with Sasha!

sweet mama entropy said...

I couldn't have said it better myself :)

Alicia said...

You trying to make me baby hungry????

It's working.

Katy said...

You're making me so excited...

Your baby sounds absolutely adorable. We need more pictures.

emlouisa said...

Can I borrow her for a while? I'd give her back, promise.

Lana said...

I'm jealous, ...enjoy!

Kristen said...

Ok now STOP IT! Just when I thought I was content and positive I didn't want anymore, you just had to go and post that! Oh, i love babies!! Give her a cuddle for me!

Anonymous said...

Ahhhh...I miss that too!!

Thanks for reminding me.