Pure Magic
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I finally did it. With my brand new passport in hand, I flew to Chicago to visit my best friend M and her new Baby B. It was a quick trip. Twenty hours. The travel was blah (storms, delays, lovely TSA pat-downs), but my oh my, was it worth it. I walked into that apartment. And M’s face was different, aglow. Joy was plain on her flushed cheeks. And that baby? Delicious. Now babies are cute, but this baby? Gorgeous pink perfection. (See Exhibit A above.) I stared and stared knowing my visit would be quick and it would be up to memory and photos. Sadly, I didn’t get to hold B as I was getting over my cold. But still. 100% worth it. Because I saw my oldest and bestest (nope, not a word) pal in the world as a new mother. I saw happiness. I saw family. I saw impossible love.
It was pure magic.
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Have you glimpsed pure magic recently? Do these moments remind you that sometimes life can be so exquisitely good? Have you ever seen unadulterated happiness on the face of another?
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Beautiful. Though missing out on sniffing the top of a newborn’s head is always a bit disappointing.
And when it comes to friends, I don’t think real words matter. Deep friendship surpasses rules about language.
Alas, I hope I have my chance to sniff that baby head soon
(That sounds a wee bit odd!) And I agree. Best friends warrant faux words.
What a precious face! One of my good blogging friend just recently had her first, and oh, the pictures just make me melt. Not enough to want another one myself, mind! But as you said, seeing that pure joy on someone else’s face … it’s breathtaking. And good, because it reminds me of the joy I need to be taking in life, too.
I have chills! So magical…What a beautiful, precious baby! I am so happy you were able to spend some time with your best friend and her newborn! I remember the post that you wrote about how you both were having girls and how they would grow up to be best friends. You were talking about going to visit them soon, and I am so happy that you posted a follow up because I was wondering if you were able to see them!
This post reminds me that it really is the little things in life that mean so much….not money or “things” but love and family and happiness!
A beautiful baby! It is magic watching how babies inspire everyone around them!
ohmyuterus, aidan!
i ache for you to hold that beautiful bundle soon.
Have you ever seen unadulterated happiness on the face of another?
Several times. One of my oldest friends got remarried last year and all I saw was the two of them getting lost in each other.
I keep teasing him that it was a disgusting display of love and affection. But they deserve it, we should all be so happy.
I was just talking to someone about how I love how easy it is with my boys older. They can do so much on their own and it’s a ton of fun. And then I saw this picture and remember that stage and while I remember the work involved that was fun too. Beautiful baby you can almost smell her newness through the screen.
Pure Magic – yes, I’ve glimpsed it recently. My sister had her first child in August, the first in our family. I was at the hospital eagerly awaiting my first nephew’s arrival and the moment I held him in my arms, at just an hour old, was pure magic. Watching my big sis and her hubby holding their first child was beyond magic. It made me realize how beautiful and precious (new) life is.
There is nothing more potent than a tiny baby to make us realize, as you say, how beautiful and precious life is. Congrats to your sister and your family!
What a peaceful baby. Bliss.
The peace and beauty of baby is something that is so pure and innocent. You become lost in it. Glad you were able to visit.
I normally don’t think babies are very cute when they are newborns but this is seriously the most gorgeous baby I’ve ever seen!
Other than my daughter. Of course.
Gorgeous baby, beautiful post! Sounds like 20 hours of heaven.
What a beautiful baby…and what a great friend you are to be so determined to visit.
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jocelyn
And you got the see the beauty of what is to be for you soon! I love babies!
As a person who has held numerous newborns, I gotta say, there is nothing more magical. And it’s especially magical when it’s a friend’s tiny creature or a family member’s (I have no children, so I can only imagine…).
Ooh, so many babies everywhere. We haven’t just reached that age; we’re in it! So exciting. I feel like everywhere I turn, there’s a new baby or pregnancy…
I couldn’t agree more. Everywhere I look, there is a baby bump or a tiny baby slumbering in a SUV of a stroller. Could be because I live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (a.k.a. Babyville)! Thanks for your comment
He is so perfect! It is so amazing to see your best friend as a mom for the first time. So glad you could do the trip.