29 hours and 30 minutes, the longest I have ever gone without my baby girl through her entire existence. Michael was sick yesterday and we had to take him to the hospital for a CAT scan (don't worry nothing was wrong) so Grandma took Gabby while we waited endlessly. Graciously Grandma agreed to watch Gabby over night since Michael and now I were both sick. This morning I went to work because I was feeling better and I day dreamed about my sweet baby girl half of the day. Luckily 5:00 finally arrived and my giggly, smiling baby girl was back in my arms. She makes my world better in so many ways it is indescribable! Oh how I missed you my Gabby girl!
Everyone knows that being a parent is full of sacrifices and some are more difficult than others. So far being a Mom I have "sacrificed" my skin thanks to stretch marks, my youthfulness, thanks to the worries that cause the new wrinkles I notice weekly, my pretty legs thanks to the varicose veins I received during pregnancy that never went away, the comfort of sitting thanks to the back pain I have had ever since pregnancy, a good night’s sleep, and the list goes on... However, none of these things truly feel like a sacrifice (although I do miss sleep and my non-damaged body) they are just part of being a mommy and I wouldn't trade parenthood for anything! Today, however, a very difficult sacrifice was made, although I know it was the only choice. Ranger, the dog Michael and I had for 7 ½ years, was given to a new home today. He bit Gabby on her head when she was about 9 months old and then about a week ago he nipped at her and unfortunately that was the last straw. M
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