I know I have talked a lot lately about focusing on the present, and not dwelling in the future. And I have been doing pretty well with that, I really have! But this afternoon, I caught a glimpse of the future, and I really liked what I saw.
We were at Justin's brother's house, spending some time with Tim, Shannon, and baby Emily Grace. We got in some fun aunt and uncle time with Emily, oohing and aahing at every cute little movement or noise.
Justin wanted to hold her, so I handed the baby to him and he received her like a pro, being careful to support her with both hands. He went on to bounce her on his knee, and then flip her around to talk "with" her. She started to fuss, and he immediately got up and walked her around the room until the fussiness subsided. A few minutes later, he handed Emily to me, and after a little swaying, she fell asleep in my arms.
Today I saw, just for a minute, that one day the two of us will make a really good parenting team. I was really impressed that my husband already knows how to hold a baby without feeling awkward and provide comfort at the first sign of fussing. Am I ready to be responsible for our own little one? Not yet. But, when the time comes, it's nice to know I'll have an excellent partner to experience it all with.
Love and Lattés,
Katie
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