Rewards

I have been staying with my parents in Rexburg this week.

I decided to stay because the opportunity presented itself,

because I wanted to stay,

and because Dane told me it would be good to socialize.

He seems to worry about the fact that I only interact with Zoey all day.
I also love seeing my husband after being apart and giving him a big hug and kiss. It makes me appreciate and love him more.
I actually cried the day he drove back to Billings without me.

I can't help it.

I worry.

Now to the actual reason I am posting.

REWARDS.

I have found that being a mother is a lot of work. Don't get me wrong- I absolutely love it. I especially love the little rewards that come with being a mom.

The giggles,

the smiles,

rolling over,

kicking,

cooing,

and just hanging out.

Last night I had a sweet "hanging out" moment with Zoey.

She was on my lap leaned back on my arm just sittin. totally relaxed and cooing while I rocked her in a cozy rocking chair. I didn't want to put her to bed. I just wanted to hold her.

I wondered why I hadn't experienced more of these moments at home.

Then I realized- there is no way to rock her at home-

we only have a futon.

It is time to invest in a fabulous rocking chair.