As a mom of three now, sometimes I feel guilt for not sitting in the present moment with my kids often enough. It feels like there’s always something to do - dishes to be done, laundry to fold or a kid to be fed. I don’t know about you but I’d pay money to have someone take care of all of my other responsibilities just so I could just sit and admire these tiny humans all day. I’m so obsessed with them!!? What I’ve come to realize is that maybe these lonely, dark nights with a newborn are exactly what I yearn for during the day. Don’t hear what I’m not saying - newborn nights can be HARD. Sleep deprivation can rock your world. I’ve had every range of newborn baby from a perfect sleeper - to a colicky, poor sleeper that didn’t sleep for more than 1 hr at a time. This time around newborn nights feel like a form of meditation. The way I’m able to drop into the present moment and soak in all of his little features- his tiny fingers that reach for mine, his milky tongue and his little hairy ears. He’s the only thing in the world at night that’s demanding my attention. It’s truly a breath of fresh air when compared to the day time and feeling like I’m pulled a million different directions. And the cherry on top is knowing that this phase is going to be gone before I know it. Before I know it, we’re both going to be sleeping through the night again and I’m going to miss these special quiet hours, just him & I. I wish I would’ve realized this with my first two children as well because they, too, deserved a mom that saw the bright side.🥺🤍 I guess what they say is right - the third time’s a charm!🍀 #newborn #newbornnights #postpartum #postpartumrecovery #ftm #consciousliving #expecting #pregnancy #momsofinstagram