1. another amazing gift basket.
2. rocking chairs.
3. long showers.
4. eating dinner at a reasonable time.
5. little onesies covered in ducks.

1. advice that makes sense.
2. magic creams.
3. roasted veggies.
4. bath time.
5. soft baby heads.

1. a bill of good health.
2. going out for lunch.
3. a family outing.
4. the sound of rain.
5. sleeping in my own bed.

1. starting to wise up to my daughter’s tricks.
2. sending out our birth announcement.
3. receiving unexpected emails from people I used to know.
4. falling into a deep enough sleep to have memorable dreams.
5. the little animal sounds a newborn makes.

1. two hour conversations with my sister.
2. the little animal sounds that babies make.
3. clearing my head with a walk and a nap.
4. great sales that make too expensive shirts very affordable.
5. midnight snacks.

1. waking up feeling in control.
2. introducing babies to best friends.
3. picking up my new glasses.
4. gift baskets packed with yummy things.
5. solving two problems with one solution.

1. the soothing motion of cars.
2. sleeping flat on my back for the first time in nine months.
3. not having to do this on my own.
4. knowing that there will be a day when I feel like I have at least some idea of what I’m doing.
5. bringing our little girl home.

1. managing to get an hour and a half of consecutive sleep after almost 34 hours of being awake.
2. falling asleep with a baby on your chest.
3. the return of our favourite nurse.
4. getting my appetite back.
5. a day full of firsts.