there's no one like Mom

I have been spoiled and pampered for almost a week... Mom came to help me with the baby! I didn't wash a dish, do laundry, clean, cook or pretty much do anything the entire time - it was fabulous! :) Gabe had the time of his life with Grandma... they read stacks of books, played all kinds of games, went on walks, and played trains by the hour. What a lucky little guy. And what a lucky mommy that got to take naps and relax with his new little sis! But the real reason I was so happy was that I got to just be around my wonderful mom. She has this knack of making me feel like the most important person in the world. I have missed her so much since we have moved away. This is the first time she has been able to come visit and I can't tell you how excited I have been! It has been heaven to have her presence in the house. There really is no one in the world like Mom!! I can't wait to some day share the same kind of relationship with Nyah. (Gotta love that face on Gabe!! haha!)

Mom brought so many presents for us! She made Nyah 4 of the cutest little blanket sets that she crocheted the edges of (which I was SO excited about since those are what I use for swaddling and I only had 1 for Nyah that I had made. I was worried I was going to have to use Gabe's little blue blankets - gasp!) She also made a darling quilt for Nyah! It is so warm and soft - we have been loving it for the middle of the night feedings! Then there were the clothes... oh my goodness, the clothes!! Can I just say that between my mom (and sisters!) and Eric's mom, Nyah is going to be the best dressed baby girl you can imagine! And I have been having a great time admiring all those adorable outfits! :)
Gabe got a great hair cut from Grandma - thanks mom!! What a handsome boy!Mom and Nyah did a lot of cuddling... It made me so happy that my mom could share with me this special time with Nyah and Gabe. That is probably the hardest part of living far away from family - knowing that we are missing so much of each others' lives, especially when it comes to little ones.
Making cookies with Grandma - what a blast! Gabe also helped make countless other goodies like rolls, muffins and cinnamon rolls - most of which are in the freezer for a rainy day. (Uh yeah, I have broken into the stash already but it has been awfully rainy here!!) He had so much fun with his Grandma!On the morning that Mom had to leave, we dyed our Easter eggs. Well, actually Mom and Gabe did... Nyah and I cuddled and took pictures of their hard work! It was so fun. I just love the holidays and the traditions that come with each one!
I'll admit that it was a struggle for me to watch my mom leave for home... but I'm so happy for the time we got to spend together. Thanks for coming Mom! I love you!!