It probably doesn't surprise most of you when I say it went by in the blink of an eye. My little sleeping newborn who wanted to be held all day is beebopping around, rolling, kicking her legs, sleeping in the crib, acting silly, and reaching for everything...including the stars. and I ask myself...where did the days and hours go?
I'm sentimental...and my heart is mixed with joy and a feeling of wanting to stop the clock and just stay in this age range forever. BUT as many of you moms have told me.."it keeps getting better...they keep getting cuter and life even more entertaining".
SO I wake up each day and watch her discover new objects in the house (like the little vase full of water she knocked off the table while eating dinner :0 ). I watch her grow(15 lbs and 11 ounces in counting)...could those thighs get any chunkier? She was turning heads in her lil romper suit at the pool today :). I watch her brain develop (thank you target for awesome toys that teach. My $9.99 block set entertained us both for hours). AND I watch her learn to love and show affection (I can only imagine the hugs and hair pulling Nellie Lu will receive when she returns home to us in 2 weeks. FYI-for those of you who don't know-Nellie Lu has been on a "vacation" with my grandma up in WA. My grandma takes better care of her than any dog could ever dream of. It might be a rough adjustment back at home for that sweet chiweenie).
So what are 6 memorable things I've learned this past 6 months?
1.) To cherish every second. That is not a myth or something annoying that people will keep telling you. It goes fast and every second is one I will look back on when I'm 80 and wish I could relive it because it is so unbelievably wonderful (the good and the bad-the diapers, the lack of sleep, and most of all the baby belly laughs)! I've learned to STOP every day and take it in...being a mom is a gift..a blessing!
2.) Start traditions. It may not seem like they will remember it because they are so small......But as parents we are shaping their childhood from day one. Give them one darn good childhood to remember. :)
3.) Be adventurous. Sometimes staying at home all day feels like the most comfortable thing to do..and I do it quite often...but little and big outings are worth it....they were my first obstacles to over come as a new parent. I mean learning to get the car seat in and out of the car and how to unfold the stroller is a battle in itself.
4.) I've learned and accepted that target is my second home.
5.) I've learned to see Pete as not only my husband but as a dad. Our roles have changed and our family dynamic expanded. The minute your baby is born things won't ever be the same in your marriage again....they will be BETTER because you created a piece of the both of you and you have someone to take care of you both when your both old and grey :).
6.) I've learned that the term BUNDLE of JOY is true..it's not a corny phrase your nurse or DR. says when the hand you your baby. JOY floods my heart every month, every new thing she does, every smile she gives me, and especially when I wake up to her small little hands grabbing my nose or trying to put her binkie in my mouth. :)
In conclusion, I can't wait to see what the next 6 months will bring. And I won't lie...I've given her 1st birthday party a thought or two.
All Done All Done (yes i'm signing that).
