For those of you who know Sawyer, know that she is NOT a cuddly girl. However, last night she went to bed with somewhat of a head cold/teething. I prepared myself for a LONG night, but our little girl was a angel. She went to bed at 8:30 and was up at 7:30.
However, she hasn't really left my side all day...and to be honest I haven't minded one bit. I love getting in cuddles with my baby who won't be the only baby in this house for much longer. (We, okay, I have been getting her 'big' girl room ready- which I'm excited to see how she adapts.)
So to cash in on the cuddles rather than just sitting around doing nothing, well okay, watching a movie is kind of sitting around doing nothing. Sawyer and I watched Julia & Julie! I must say it made me want to buy Julia Childs recipe book and head to the kitchen. Julia Childs inspired me to make Morgan a fantastic dinner and then I realized that I don't want to have to take Sawyer grocery shopping in her state. (Also I went online and gasped at the cost of her books. YIKES!)
Anyways, with lots of sniffles coming from a very groggy girl on my lap we spent the entire morning cuddling!! I think it is so great to be able to stay home with my baby. A girlfriend of mine just finished writing a beautiful blog about being a stay-at-home mom (which made my day even more- thanks Laura-you are an inspiration! Check out her blog post - http://hodgsonhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/something-to-ponder.html)
Spending the morning cuddling made me realize that we have been incredibly blessed that I do not have to work. Yes somedays I wouldn't mind getting out and expanding my brain beyond crayons and play dough but in the end staying at home is sheer and utter bliss. I am so grateful for the opportunity to stay at home and cuddle on a day like today. Having a sick, teething child is such a great blessing in disguise.
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