Being a mom is awesome.

It just is. There is no way around it. It's hard, and emotional, and scary, and exhausting, but it is so, so great.

I love when she wakes up and sees me smiling down at her and she cracks this huge toothless grin--makes me laugh out loud in joy every time.

I love breastfeeding--it is SO amazing knowing that my body is keeping her body alive. I love her cute smiles with milk spilling out of her mouth, I love the "wandering hand" that holds onto my shirt, or gently rubs my chest, or reaches up towards my face. I love when she falls asleep after feeding and the look on her face is just so heavenly peaceful.

I love the hugs, and cuddles.

I love how each tiny new thing she does is just utterly amazing to me.

I love that she depends on me for her life. Wow, how powerful!

I love LOVING her. It's so overwhelming...I could never, ever find the words to describe the utterly amazing amount of love I feel for this tiny human being. My heart feels like a volcano exploding out of my chest sometimes...like it's too much to even bear! And, what an amazing taste of the Father's love for us. Wow.

I love watching her sleep--so peaceful, untouched by the harmful things of this world.

I love knowing that she is partly me and partly Jason, and she was so wanted. God knew it was going to be her the whole time, and that is incredible. The miracle of life is incredible and amazing.

I just love her.