The Unforgettable Monday

Its been just over 4 weeks, since life forever changed in the Smith household. I could walk you through the minute by minute experience of an unforgettable Monday, yet as I think about that day it seems like such a blur. I do remember things quite clearly, but sere's the short story.

We received a call about a little one, needing a home. She was 3 days old and healthy. 5 hours later, we were home from the hospital with a newborn that took all of a few minutes to steal our heart. Her round face, precious nose, and little lips were all I could stare at. I hardly knew what her hands looked like, because they needed to be covered to keep her from clawing her face. Her grunts when she took the bottle would make anyone smile and the way she looked at you when her brown eyes saw the world struck my heart. I was in love with Baby J. I knew from the start I wanted to memorize her nearly 8 lb frame and soak up every minute I had with her. Yes, I'll wake up in the middle of the night with her because its more time spent with this little one. I was done for.

Its been several weeks now, and I'm more wrapped around her finger than I was then, but not because she is so precious (which she is). My heart has been captured by hers. When she gets upset and others are holding her, trying to calm her, and finally I wrap her into my arms, she melts, looks at me with a look of 'finally...the one I wanted all along.' We've connected and bonded. I'm completely smitten over this 5 week old and love her to pieces. Taking care of her can be exhausting, frustrating, mundane and much more, but also rewarding, thrilling, and purposeful.

So much is in store for her life, and I'm eager to see it unfold. Much is unknown for her days ahead, but I can say this. I sure am glad that she is in our home for right now. Its a complete privilege and honor to have her first days with us. Baby J, the Smiths sure to love you a lot! In fact, a lot of people love you Baby J.