So we tried out the baby sling today... Hated it.  I think she's just too small to really get comfortable in there and personally, I just don't trust it.  That's probably more due to my being an overprotective Mommy but I know I will eventually ease up on the worrying.  We'll probably give it another try after a few more weeks when Lily has a little more control of her head and neck movements.  Lily got her first real bath today too.  She basically hated it though.  We did it in the kitchen sink in an effort to keep her warmer in a smaller "tub".  The plug for the sink wasn't the best though so the water still drained out in the middle of her bath and she began to freeze anyway.  Next time we'll be in the big bath tub where we can better control the water.  Bath times sure are my favorite though.  Babies always smell soo soo soo good after their baths and Lily seems to love being massaged with her lotion right after a bath too.  She is definitely a little like her Momma too as she loves it when I brush her hair. 

I am absolutely and completely amazed by everything she does, every breath she takes, and every move she makes.  I've truly never felt anything like the love, pride, and joy I feel in being her Mommy and knowing I get to take half the credit for creating her.  I have always known I would be a Mommy someday and a fantastic one at that and finally after years of doubt I get to be.  Sometimes I doubt my own judgement and knowledge of raising children but I try to stay confident and strong.  I really don't have any other choice.  Being a single mom is twice as hard as I had ever imagined especially when the relationship with Lily's dad is not the greatest all the time.  Makes me that much more thankful for all the baby exposure I've already had though.  I'm plenty familiar with babies of all ages and stages. 

For today I found this picture that somebody took while we were snuggled up on the couch.  I sure do look like hell but it doesn't matter in the slightest.  These snuggly moments are the ones I will be sure to never forget as I know someday Lily will grow up and stop wanting to snuggle with her Mommy.