This stack of clothes right here…. People warn you about them. They warn you about how sad it is. They tell you how bittersweet it is. You’ll see posts on Facebook about how hard it is.
But man…. I truly didn’t comprehend those feelings until it was my own little baby. I look at these clothes and wonder how was my baby ever this tiny?
The rollercoaster of emotions I felt storing away these newborn clothes…. Those feelings were pulling at my heartstrings H A R D! Each piece of clothing was handpicked months in anticipation for our little girl. Many were also thoughtfully bought and gifted to Honey Rae.
Each piece of clothing had it’s own little story… The onesie that was gifted to you by your 92 year old grandmother. The outfit you ordered online because you knew your baby would look so cute in it. The aunt that spoiled your baby with all the cute outfits. The friend that found the perfect onesie knowing how much you’d love it. Your mom that bought your baby his/her first onesie.
It truly is so sad, hard, and bittersweet to pack those clothes away. It’s sad about how fast our babies grow up. They’re born, you blink, and the next thing you know a few months have passed by. It’s hard because our babies are growing so fast and you wish time would just slow down. It’s bittersweet because our babies are healthy and growing. And although you wish they could be this tiny forever, you’re also joyous because you can’t wait to see who they grow up to be.
When your packing away these clothes, let yourself feel all the emotions…. Cry, laugh, be sad, be happy…. Take your time packing them away and remember all the things you and your baby did while wearing these clothes. Just soak it all in, mama. And after your finish, cuddle and rock your sweet baby, because they’ll never be this little again 🤍