Sick Days

Rose and I have been sick for the last day and a half. Cough, stuffy nose, headache, fever, sore throat, sensitive skin...no fun. But, it's been a very interesting experience...I feel closer to her. I am made for this, among so many other things, but this is my job, it is in my nature to be able to go nights without sleep and take care of my baby. I feel what she needs, I comfort her, I pour my love into her. This is motherhood, this is the most difficult, amazing, rewarding job in the whole world. 

Update

It has been too long since I last posted! Rose is now 5 1/2 months old and she is absolutely wonderful! 

When she was first born her long feet could bend back and touch her shin, this was a sign she was a little early (roughly ten days). It was the most darling thing when she would cough, and she would do the cutest poop face! 

Rose had a sensitive tummy at the beginning. I had to cut out eggs, wheat, dairy, corn and sugar for a while. She would get so sad and we'd have to hold her in certain positions to help her stomach feel better, it was so sad. But we made it through!

She was not a fan of her bathtub the first time we tried it out but she loved the shower. She started rolling over at 4 months and now at 5 1/2 months she is getting close to crawling! She will get up on her hands and knees and rock back and forth and then lift her cute bum in the air like downward-facing dog. She is so fun. 

She loves being in the Moby wrap while I cook and do dishes, and she is the cutest thing in her doorway jumper! 

Rose is a real talker, she will chatter on for hours. She likes practicing throaty sounds and growling. Another one of her favorite things is when Tyson or I move our finger back and forth between her lips while she moves her voice up and down, so funny. 

She has the best smile and the brightest big eyes. There is so much I could tell you about her, but I think this is enough--the rest is stored in my memory and in my heart. I love this little girl so much.