babies?

Ok, so as you've probably noticed, I have an obession. Babies. After the birth of my good friend's little miracle, Adalyn Rae(i'm sure you've noticed all of the obnoxious facebook posts), i've been analyzing why they are so special to me. I mean, I can't get enough of them. I'm totally that girl who can't eat my food at a restaraunt because i'm awkwardly staring at your child and smiling. Possibly talking loudly about how cute they are. Probably annoying my husband far more than i'm annoying you. I apologize.
Unfortunately, you probably are all thinking this means that I have "baby fever" or that I myself am wishing for a child. While there is a sense of excitement for that season of life, it's actually much bigger than that. The truth is I am far from wanting a child of my own. So, why the obsession? I think i've figured it all out...

1. I am a born nurturer. Made to be a mother. Created with an instinct to do so. I just can't separate myself from it.
2. I have an annointing and gifting to be a "mother to many". I have gotten this spoken over my life about a million times. Not just children of my own, but to be a spiritual mother to many, many children who are in need. This drawing that I experience is all part of how God wired me so that I can be effective in my gifting.
3. Babies are a so, so holy to me. Really. When i'm looking at your child, it isn't just about how small and cute they are. They are so pure and innocent...a blank slate. I'm honestly thinking about all of the things that God could do with a life that hasn't been tainted yet. What God could do
specifically with each baby, and i'm probably praying internally for whatever that might be. It makes me excited! Especially in this generation, God has such need of them!
4. Pregnancy and birth are just crazy to me... the coolest thing under the sun. It's so common that we forget what an insane, supernatural, miracle it is! The idea of it all affirms my faith in God. It makes me in awe of His creative nature. Does anyone get what I'm saying? A freaking human grows inside of you, with it's own life, calling, and personality, then it comes out of you and lives it's life. INSANE!

So anyway, please excuse me while I ooh and ahh over your little ones! I'm only slightly crazy.