525,600 minutes


"Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes,
Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear."

I recall. . .

  • that cry. The first cry of my son.
  • that moment of complete stillness when I first saw him. Complete love coming over me, and yet disbelief; how could I have borne a being so beautiful, so perfect?
  • Simultaneously feeling in awe, feeling overwhelmed, and feeling "connected" to every other mother in a new and sacred way
  • up late at night, nursing, nursing, nursing
  • up late at night, just gazing, gazing, gazing
  • seeing my husband change instantly into a father, and a wonderful one at that
  • his tiny baby clothes. How I love each outfit so much still
  • that beautiful coo as he watched the ceiling fan turn round and round
  • how he would wriggle so happily when I would sing to him
  • watching him fall asleep at my breast
  • being in awe of his tiny hands and tiny toes
  • being told over and over "enjoy these moments, they grow up so fast". I already have a glimmer of how true that is.
These are just a few memories of what has been the most amazing and life-changing year for me, ever. Each day has had it's own struggles, some more than I thought I could bear, but here I am, on the other side of a year, delighting in my little boy. Honoured to be his mother. So proud of Patrick and I for making it through a year of so many changes. So in awe of how beautiful my vocation is.

I love you, Noah. Happy birthday, sweet one.


"How do you measure, measure a year?
How about Love?"

Comments

  1. katiemamaApril 24, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Hi Jenna,
    such a beautiful post, and such a beautiful boy you have! As I was reading this, it was reminding me to cherish all of those moments with Abigail now because I know that if I blink I will miss it and she will be all grown! Thanks so much and glad to hear you enjoyed a lovely day celebrating your little boy :)

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