Today is the most perfect day to begin writing an 'online journal' of my daughter and me. My dad, who is in town for the week, finally got to spend the day with his only granddaughter, for the second time since she was born. Giada, as some of you know, is a very happy baby, and she was really happy to get to know her grandpa. She was a bit wary of him at first, but soon she was charming her grandpa with her wide grin.
Grandpa fed her some ice cream, and some cold melon and prosciutto soup, which Giada loved both. Grandpa also would ask everyone around us (total strangers), if they agreed that 'his granddaughter' wasn't the most beautiful girl in the entire world? Though I agree whole heartedly that she is indeed the most beautiful, I am sure that others were extremely polite in agreeing with my very proud Dad of his little granddaughter. It was a sweet day.
Now, as a mom, I must tell you something...I am so grateful for my beautiful girl. I know that God knew that I was going into this motherhood thing a little later than the 'Mormon Standard', but I am so grateful to Him for sending me such a patient little girl. I am definitely not perfect, and it's great to know that my daughter still loves me even after I accidentally pinched her cute, chubby thigh when I was buckling her into her car seat. Points for mom! She cried a little bit, but still wanted me to pick her up and kiss her, which means that the little angel doesn't hold grudges. That's so sweet!
My mom and sister are coming in to town tomorrow; let the baby fights begin! Those two are ruthless when it comes down to deciding who gets to hold the baby, bathe her, kiss her cheeks with sparkly lip gloss (Erin...), etc. They are so crazy, that Dad flew in a day early just to get in his own time with the little girl, before the Grandma/Aunt whirlwind began. On that note, I am thrilled as ever that my family is so enthralled with my daughter. I know how amazingly crazy I am about my little girl, but it's nice to have my feelings and thoughts confirmed with my family. If I ever wonder, 'Is my daughter really the cutest baby in the world?' (Not that I have ever really doubted it), I can simply pick up the phone, call any member of my family, and they will quickly confirm that fact. I am even suggesting to have it added to Wikipedia. It would be under Babies>Cutest>World. Look it up in a bit if you don't believe me.
Motherhood is awesome. I have done some difficult things in my life, but I have to admit that being a mother is the most trying. It's not because of the actual person. My daughter is my every hope and dream for this world enrobed in a tiny human being. It's the day to day things that I do to teach her, influence her, and hopefully, inspire her that make my job overwhelming. If any of you women out there wonder if it's more important to pursue a career than a family, I hope that one day your mind will change. That you will feel the strong desire to do the greatest job ever; to help mold and shape a child that we can hope will help to make this world a better place. If you don't have any children, I am so grateful for those of you who have taken my child under your wing, and have been a great example to me of loving caretakers. I couldn't do this great work without you.
Grandpa fed her some ice cream, and some cold melon and prosciutto soup, which Giada loved both. Grandpa also would ask everyone around us (total strangers), if they agreed that 'his granddaughter' wasn't the most beautiful girl in the entire world? Though I agree whole heartedly that she is indeed the most beautiful, I am sure that others were extremely polite in agreeing with my very proud Dad of his little granddaughter. It was a sweet day.
Now, as a mom, I must tell you something...I am so grateful for my beautiful girl. I know that God knew that I was going into this motherhood thing a little later than the 'Mormon Standard', but I am so grateful to Him for sending me such a patient little girl. I am definitely not perfect, and it's great to know that my daughter still loves me even after I accidentally pinched her cute, chubby thigh when I was buckling her into her car seat. Points for mom! She cried a little bit, but still wanted me to pick her up and kiss her, which means that the little angel doesn't hold grudges. That's so sweet!
My mom and sister are coming in to town tomorrow; let the baby fights begin! Those two are ruthless when it comes down to deciding who gets to hold the baby, bathe her, kiss her cheeks with sparkly lip gloss (Erin...), etc. They are so crazy, that Dad flew in a day early just to get in his own time with the little girl, before the Grandma/Aunt whirlwind began. On that note, I am thrilled as ever that my family is so enthralled with my daughter. I know how amazingly crazy I am about my little girl, but it's nice to have my feelings and thoughts confirmed with my family. If I ever wonder, 'Is my daughter really the cutest baby in the world?' (Not that I have ever really doubted it), I can simply pick up the phone, call any member of my family, and they will quickly confirm that fact. I am even suggesting to have it added to Wikipedia. It would be under Babies>Cutest>World. Look it up in a bit if you don't believe me.
Motherhood is awesome. I have done some difficult things in my life, but I have to admit that being a mother is the most trying. It's not because of the actual person. My daughter is my every hope and dream for this world enrobed in a tiny human being. It's the day to day things that I do to teach her, influence her, and hopefully, inspire her that make my job overwhelming. If any of you women out there wonder if it's more important to pursue a career than a family, I hope that one day your mind will change. That you will feel the strong desire to do the greatest job ever; to help mold and shape a child that we can hope will help to make this world a better place. If you don't have any children, I am so grateful for those of you who have taken my child under your wing, and have been a great example to me of loving caretakers. I couldn't do this great work without you.
Hi Melissa, this is April from the ward. Nice post sista. I agree with you about pursuing motherhood instead of careers... motherhood is the REAL way to change this world. I like your blog.
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