Cherish
NS September 13th, 2008
I hold her on my lap, in my arms, by my side, as I walk, even though she weighs heavily on the baby below. Her arms wrap around my neck, her sweet apple juice lips leaving wet rings on my cheek. I brush the hair from her eyes, look into the sparkling abyss of neverending devotion. She sighs, puts her head on my chest and says “I like Mummy.” The lump in my throat doesn’t allow me to reply but I’m sure she hears my soul sing out “I love you, I love you, I love you” as salty tears sting my eyes.
Soon, our twosome will become three and no longer will she be the sole occupant of my heart. So I drink her in, envelop her, cherish her, cling to her, awaiting with excitement and a bit of fear the great unknown, this great stranger within. I am ready as I’ll ever be but at the same time, don’t ever want to let go.
These really are the waiting days.
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Hugs from Vermont, my dear. I miss you, all of you!
What a beautiful moment. I’m waiting, too (quite impatiently, I might add), for the blog post that announces the arrival of the new little one.
This is so beautiful. Makes me feel quite weepy!
Can’t wait to “meet” your newest addition!
I understand what you mean about fear- but you will find that your children will bring you such delight as you learn about their similarities and differences and see them interact with each other. Whether they are giving each other a hug, playing a game, laughing hysterically. And of course, double the cuddles!
Good Luck, but try not to worry!
I remember similar feelings when I was pregnant with you, my second child. As I rocked my first child in my lap I asked my mother how I would ever divide the love I had for her. She was very wise in her response: “You won’t divide your love, your heart will just grow bigger and there will be enough love for all your children, the same intense love you feel for her.” She was absolutely right, for each of you are etched forever in my heart and soul, those tender moments with each child so lovely. That same intense love now extends to my wonderful granddaughter and I too am excited to meet my new grandchild very soon. You will be wonderfully amazed at the circle of love as it grows ever larger.