What a Joy

One of my best friends just gave birth to the most adorable baby girl a couple of days ago. At almost seven pounds, this little bundle of joy has the cutest little chin and the cutest little dimple on her very chubby cheeks. (Well, the dimple is only on the left cheek.) I was hypnotized by this baby. I just sat there and stared and smiled. Once in a while, I'd do a little baby talk. She is so cute!

When asked if I wanted to hold her, I quickly refused. The idea of holding a newborn is scary. They're so fragile. What if I hurt them in some way?! But I gave in. I have never held a newborn before. Yes, sort of surprising being as old as I am now and being a woman. When my friend slipped her into my tense arms, all of my nerves just melted away. She felt perfect nestled in the curves of my arms and chest. As I stared into the newborn's face, I realized how amazing this was. This little seven pound thing is a newborn baby. She has a little head, little hands and little feet. I was holding something so beautiful, and this something beautiful is so tiny, so sweet, so peaceful. My eyes welled up, and I started crying! My emotions shocked me. I never thought holding a baby would affect me this way. I think that this moment was especially emotional because this is my best friend's baby. I'm not technically her auntie, but I felt like one! I want to be there and watch her grow. I love this child.

Welcome, Katelyn! You're a very lucky little girl to have such wonderful parents... and aunties and uncles and grandparents... Hope we won't spoil you too much!

P.S. No, this does not mean I want to have children right now... if any of you were going to ask. Ho ho ho.