Motherhood looks like an anxious baby waiting to start the day at the break of dawn.
A smile bigger than the universe, just because her two very favorite people came to greet her.
It looks like a bear hug, and then a new diaper.
Cracker crumbs and bananas covering sticky little hands (and anything they can reach).
Toys are scattered all across the floor, but she’d rather hold a real set of keys.
Her little arms reaching out for me when she’s tired or bumped her head.
Tears streaming down her cheeks because nap time should have already started, but she was too busy playing.
It looks like my own curly hair that’s a little straighter at the ends from tiny fingers stroking it as she falls asleep.
Eyes fluttering deep into dreamland.
It looks like peanut butter all over.
More playing and a lot of laughing.
A dance party for two (and a dog).
More snuggles and more sleeping.
A blanket outside with toys and books strewn over it.
Dirty little hands and feet from crawling around in the grass.
A slobbery kiss.
It looks like a race to the front door when Daddy comes home.
Playing chase down the hallway.
Big smiles.
Food everywhere and water dripping down her chin because she’s still learning to use a sippy.
It looks like Daddy changing her into pajamas.
One last hug.
More nursing and snuggles until her little body melts into mine, warm with sleep.
A kiss and an “I love you more than anything” before tucking her in.

Motherhood looks a whole lot like LOVE.

(and if you could see my heart, it’d be the size of the moon)

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