Melinda + Baby A . Manhattan Beach photographer

As a new mom-to-be, I often wondered how my life would be with a baby. Would I be a good mom?  Would I be able to care for my children well?  How would my day go?  Would I be able to function normally, go to work, get to the grocery store, spend quality time with my baby/husband, exercise, and have alone time, too?  My mind was all over the place.  The unknown was very uncomfortable for me.  As much as you think your plan is in place, there is so much that is bound to be out of your control.

I want to tell you about this wonderful person, her name is Melinda.  I was so so lucky to find her on a babysitter website back in 2006.  I can’t believe how lucky our family is to have found her…she was a part of our family for years, as she watched my 2 little girls.  I remember her first day; I taught her how to swaddle my younger daughter, who was 3 months at the time.  I remember Melinda just jumped right in there, and tried the swaddle herself, and laid Lily down in her crib.  I knew I had found a wonderful and loving person to be part of our “village”.  She even stayed at our home for the weekend so my husband and I could go out of town.  So, so fortunate to have found her!

And now, I look at this wonderful friend and person who is about to give birth to her own daughter.  It kind of feels like my little sister is having a baby.  I am so happy for her and her husband.  I love how much time and thought has gone into preparing for their little one to arrive.  I love the details of their nursery, and the family room full of baby stuff.  I hope that I can be of support to her as she was for me for so many years.  Love you, Melinda!!