There's a lot of things not to love about a newborn: the sleepless nights, the pooey nappies, the way you seem to always be either sitting on the couch feeding or standing at the change table cleaning up the latest eruption!

Thankfully newborns also give us little blessings to keep us from sinking too low in those first difficult months. Here's a few things that renew my spirit:

I love her perfect blue eyes and the sparkle in them when she smiles.

I love her soft dark hair and the smell of the top of her head.

I love her tiny fingers and the way she holds on to my finger so tightly.

I love her perfect innocence as she sleeps.