It gets better and better

It has been over a month since I blogged. We have been very busy in the Raiders house which included a trip to Grandma and Grandpa's in Green Bay. People have told me with parenting that each stage gets better. This stage so far I would have to say is one of my favorites. The things that Savannah discovers on a daily basis is so inspiring to me too. I love all the peeks, squeals, and chasing around. Don't get me wrong, its very exhausting at the end of the day especially as I will get bigger eventually. Last night I was woken up by Savannah stirring in her bed and whimpering so I went in to check on her. I know some parents tell me to just let her be and let her put herself back to sleep but I am not that type of person to just fall back to sleep without checking to make sure everything is ok. I went in to find that she had leaked through her diaper and was laying in wet and coldness. I picked her up to change her pj's, diaper, and bedding. It was 4am and I was smiling because God had chosen me to be her mom. I don't mind getting up in the middle of the night. I know its for such a short time and I will miss those nighttime snuggles soon. I enjoy the times now that she brings me a book and climbs on my lap to read her a story. It always helps me to get my mind back into perspective on what's important in life. I'm so excited to bring the next member of our family home and see Savannah interact with her new sibling. Yes I do face the anxiety of how Savannah will handle not being the center of attention anymore but I know we will all adjust just fine in time. I can't wait to see what the next stage and the next one and the next one after that will bring. Being a parent is truly one of the best gifts you can receive in this life.