Monday, November 15, 2010

My wrinkle in time...

Everyone said that once Ethan made his arrival that time would literally fly by...and it is.  The wrinkles in these teeny sheets signifies something large and, at times, bittersweet.  Change. It happens every day. It's an inevitable train that cannot be stopped, despite every attempt that I may want to make as a new mother.  This change is ever so evident in every nook and cranny of our home.  From the piles and piles of clothes that have stretched beyond those little chubby arms and legs, to the baby bathtub that can no longer contain our fidgety adventurer; to the fluffy bear that once sat in the corner of his first "bed" and mimicked the soft sounds of his mommy's belly; to the cupboard that now, instead of tiny baby bottles, holds bowls and boxes of cereal...our little love is growing up at, what feels like, lightening speed.

And then there's the crib. The white elephant in the room that, for months, seemed to stare at me, even from the other room.  Gabe and I both knew the day would come when Ethan would leave the comforts of our room and sleep in his own, cozy baby bedroom.  We had convinced ourselves that he wasn't quite ready, when really it was us that was having difficulty making the transition.  When we finally decided to take that giant leap, it was nerve wracking, yet somewhat exciting.  What would it feel like to have our room back to ourselves again? On the other hand, would he really be okay in that "giant" crib? That night, I realized that  truly the only constant in life is that of change.  It's inevitable and unavoidable, despite any attempts we may make to try to interrupt its path.  

While I look forward to hearing him talk for the first time, and take that first step, and ride his first bike, for now I am enjoying my munchkin man just as he is. My 6 month old rolling, wiggling, almost-crawling, giggling baby boy who has become the center of my universe.






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1 comment:

  1. It really is so true! I can't believe it. Our boys are growing up... happy and sad. And I still need to meet yours! :)

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