I see you. Your messy bun and slip on shoes. You're new to motherhood...welcome! I hope you enjoy it here! I saw you in the parking lot struggling with the baby carrier release... ugh. I do not miss those. I was inside, getting oranges when you dropped a bottle of milk on the floor trying to get the lid off in time before the outburst of tears...aww. You look so panicked. So forlorn. Later...I was getting frozen veggies and you walked through the frozen food aisle, slowly weaving side to side...while you steer with one hand and use the other to shake that little monkey in front of a little red face that is crying for no reason. You offered to let me go ahead of you at checkout, while you looked through your diaper bag for your wallet...been there. Your face is so red...I want to just hug you. I saw the man that pushed past you hurriedly, not bothering to notice he knocked the monkey out of your hand.
Here you go. All I can do is smile. I can see everything in your eyes in that one second as I hand you your monkey partner. Your baby has your eyes. She looks tired...So do you.
Don't give up, young momma. It's only hard for a little while. Who am I kidding? Right when you think you have it down, its brand new again. It is worth it. I promise. I hope you get all these good vibes I am sending you....
All I do is smile, and hand you the monkey. "Cute baby" "Thanks" "No problem!"
Chin up girl, you're alright. It's just grocery shopping.
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