Ok. So..

That awkward, random, I have no idea what to type, very first blog entry. Its been a daydream of mine to begin a blog once my munchkin(s) entered the world, to give them something other than photos to look back on. Writing it down is all fine and dandy, but typing is much quicker, I can share with family & friends who are interested (my interest in Facebook is quickly fading). and it won't burn up if my house was ever to catch a blaze because it will be safe & sound in the world wide interweb. (yes, this is how my mind works)  Plus, I've really enjoyed reading the blogs of other mothers. Making a blog of my own helps me tap into that world a little bit more, and who knows what opportunities or relationships I'm missing out on right now!!!  I'll never know if i don't do it. 

Well, my munchkin is 9 months as of yesterday- this looks promising. I've always been discouraged right about now, never knowing how to start a blog. Over Thinking- it is my gift, it is my curse.  So I won't think about it at all.  I'll just start. Start with today, that seems easy enough..

Liberty has returned to her normal active, chatty, happy, mobile self after 2 days of her very first fever do to her very first tooth cutting through. It made my heart blue to watch her in so much discomfort, but I did my best as her mother to make it a little easier and made a point to enjoy every moment of still, quite, cuddly baby for those 2 days. 
I didn't try to get housework done, or run any errands. We canceled all plans (fun ones! I might add) I didn't feel guilty about staying in bed while the sun beamed outside. (as anyone naturally should!) I simply held my baby because that's what she needed. When she wasn't asleep on my chest, we nursed and cuddled and nursed some more. I wore her around the house singing, dancing, bouncing... anything to get a smile outta her, to sooth her aches and pains.
I call days like these my "giving days" - it really just puts a positive spin on the "draining days", or so I'd like to think.I remind myself that she is priority. Everything else can wait. 

Thank you God for the gift of motherhood and thank you most for blessing me with the chance to be able to spend it all with her. I will do my very best to enjoy it all. Amen