What I Know

There are days when being a stay-at-home-mom for a 3-month-old makes me miss adult conversation.  There are times when I crave the challenges from my previous work position. 

But there are more days when I relish the everyday moments that I am experiencing with Audra, and the things that I am learning about her.

I know which toys she likes most.

I know that she prefers to suck on her pointer and middle fingers, instead of her thumbs.

I know the look of concentration that she gets when she's trying to grab a toy.

I know ways to make her smile... and what a sweet smile it is!

I that she is happier in the mornings than she is in the afternoon or evening.

I know what the sound of her (newly formed) laugh sounds like.

I know when her fussiness means she's hungry, tired or just wants to be held.

I know how she lights up when she spends time with her Daddy.

I know that she enjoys being outside, even when it's hot and humid.

I know that even when she is cranky, she settles down and relaxes when she gets a bath.

The list could go on and on with other, seemingly mundane, clips of our life together.  Yet as each experience builds upon another, a personality is emerging.  Audra is becoming the girl she will be, and I find myself staring in wonder as she grows and changes.  And when that happens I find myself thanking God and David that I am able to be a constant spectator to these everyday moments.

This is the best job EVER!