MORNING TIME

When you go into your baby's room, pick him/her up and say, "Good morning, sweet [baby's name]! I hope you grow up to trust that God loves you all the time."
 

 FEEDING TIME

While feeding your baby this month look into his/her eyes and repeat softly, "God made you." Reminding your child of this awesome truth repeatedly will help them remember it when they need it most.
 

 CUDDLE TIME

Cuddle up with your baby this month and pray, "Dear God, Your teachings are worth more than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Help me be faithful to read the Bible and apply the wisdom found there. I want [baby's name] to trust in Your teachings, and I know that begins with me. In Jesus' name, amen."
 

 BATH TIME

While bathing your baby, sing the following words to the tune of Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush:
"Jesus wants to be your friend, be your friend, be your friend.
"Jesus wants to be your friend.
"He loves you and me."

Becoming a parent is one of those experiences in life where basically every cliché is true: It goes so fast. You’ll miss this. Just wait until they’re walking/talking/teenagers. They’ll grow out of it. It will get easier. At Parent Cue, we say something similar: It’s just a phase. So don’t miss it.

It’s true. The baby phase passes. Even on the days that seem like they’ll never end, time is moving; we can’t slow it down and we can’t get it back. But . . . Can I tell you a secret? I don’t love the baby phase. I’ve had three daughters and am beyond grateful for each one. I’ve lost a pregnancy and I know what a blessing it is to hold a child and know they’re yours forever. There is no greater feeling on this side of heaven. 

But I still don’t love the baby phase. (Insert shrugging emoji here.) And you know what? That’s okay. I can love my baby and be present with my children and still not be in love with the baby phase . . .

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