Three Months

I blinked. And Avery turned three months on Sunday.

I know I said it about my other two, and I will continue to say it with Avery: it goes by so fast.

And sometimes I can get so caught up in it moving so fast that it stresses me out. I know how fast she will grow, because once upon a time I became a Mama for the first time, and then I turned around and she became seven. I've been a Mama for seven years. How wonderful, crazy and delightful. It's the best seven years I ever spent.

But back to THIS baby. Oh, she's so sweet. (Unless she's grumpy.)

And she's such a good sleeper. (Right up until she has to take a nap.)

And so happy! (Unless she's crying.)

Motherhood is always this changing of seasons, these mixed emotions, ups and downs, highs and lows.

But through the smiles, trials, tears and milestones, I adore this face.

She brings so much joy to our family!

{And I must point out, so I'll remember, that it's downright chilly here in mid-May. I feel like I've left the South. Avery has been in long sleeves and long pants for several days, because I'm cold! I've had to turn the heat on, which I'm pretty sure is unheard of around these parts.}

Comments

[Emilee Stanley]

The question is what is Ansley wearing? A tank top? :)

[Renee McGill]

She is beautiful! Yes, it flies by. Sarah Anne will be 10 this year. A decade of motherhood! And Lydia is outgrowing some of her baby-ness although she is the "baby" of the family for now. She is officially three and a half and told my step-mom a story the other night "Back when I was three. . ." :)

[Erika]

I love your writing, Megan! Everything you said here is so true - how fleeting, precious, and ever-changing motherhood is. Thank you for sharing!

[Megan]

Emilee - Ha! You know Ansley well - yes, she was wearing a tank top and shorts! :)

Renee - Cute! I can't believe Lydia is three already - she was just a BABY when we saw her last!

Erika - Thanks so much! :)