Savoring the Moment

Lily has been here for four days now and she fits in so perfectly. Her days are spent contently being held and passed from one doting sibling to the next. Her nights are spent snuggled in Mamma's arms to nurse. She loves to snuggle her Daddy and watches him pretty closely when he talks to her. Her big sister is smitten and will even hold her while she eats dinner. She’s the first person Sawyer wants to see when he wakes up. She sleeps best while the boys are wrestling and shouting and doesn’t blink an eye when the little boys tantrum. She’s used to the noise from nine months on the inside. She is so content and has brought us so much joy! 

 This morning she had her first bath. Camilla helped me wash and care for her. She was not happy to be in the water, but it was nice to get her all cleaned up. We cuddled her in a towel afterwards and brought her to the living room. I made the rookie mistake of nursing her before I put her diaper on and within a few seconds she had pooped. We had to clean her all up again and the boys thought it was hilarious.

After she was clean and fed, I snuck her in for a cuddle with Sawyer. The big kids were all outside and the house was quiet and still. I snapped a million pictures and soaked in the moment. Lily gave me a contented grin and Sawyer let out a sleepy sigh. 

After so many babies, I know now more than ever how important it is to savor these moments. They grow up so fast!