4 of Hartz: For Tricia

I get so busy in my day to day schedule that I take for granted all the little things that make being a mom so special. The good and the bad. (who am I kidding there is no bad) I've mentioned in a couple recent posts about the Lawrenson Family and there struggle over the past few months and months to come. I've been challenged to make a list of all the things that I take for granted that I wish so deeply for Tricia to experience. So Tricia this is for you:

I can't wait for you to experience this...

Late night feedings and singing Gwyneth back to sleep.
Staying awake the entire night the first time she sleeps in her crib
Laying in bed listening to the sweet noises she makes over the monitor
Christmas mornings
Rushing to take your first shower in 3 days during naptime
Having her fall asleep on your chest and wishing that moment would last forever.
projectile vomit from the back seat of the car (we know it all happens)
Hearing her say mommy for the first time
Seeing those little arms stretched up in the air begging for you to pick her up.
Hearing her say "It's alright mommy" when you burn your hand or are crying
Telling your Nathan "it's your turn I changed her last time".
bath time
reading bedtime stories (the same one over and over)
The obsession kids get with things and having to carry her favorite toy everywhere you go (and its a new one every week)
only being able to wash her favorite blanket when she's asleep
smeared dirty diapers in the crib
Seeing Gwyneth run around the house playing with Meka
First teeth
First steps
Having Gwyneth crawl in bed with you just to snuggle one last time before going to sleep
Bear hugs right when you wake up in the morning
watching the same show over and over on tv
demanding that she wear a certain shirt even though its 2 sizes to small
those sweet slobbery kisses

I could go on forever...Tricia I just can't wait until you can touch her skin to skin. And all the other little moments that we take for granted everyday but are so very special.