The Cradle Did Rock

Christopher and I received this cradle from a few sweet ladies at our church in Owasso. I wasn't sure that anyone would get it when we registered for it. It was been perfect for Chloe.

I remember setting it up with Christopher when we still lived in my old bedroom in my parents house. It was the first piece of furniture for Chloe and I loved it. 

After our baby shower it was home to everything we got for awhile

I loved the whole"nesting" phase and the cradle was the most important part.

I loved it before Chloe was even born.

And then our baby girl finally came.

Our home might have changed soon after Chloe was born but the place we laid her little head down at night stayed the same.

And so Chloe grew...

and grew...

and grew...

And now she's outgrown her sweet little cradle. Like a lot of things that used to fit just right, and this Mamma can't help but want to take a pause. I just want to remember to enjoy every single little thing, everyday.

because someday soon she's going to
out grow her car seat,

out grow her crib,

out grow her high chair,

out grow her footie pajamas,

out grow her bicycle,

out grow her eyes for only Daddy,

out grow her bedroom in our home...

Soak up the little things Allie.

Every. Single. Day.

But for now I wanted to remember all that this cradle has meant to us.

I'm sure down the road this cradle will be brought out one day for another baby Gilmer but never again for My Chloe. 

Thanks for reading Friends.