Things E is Teaching Me

Here is a list of things I have learned in the 2 months that I've been a mom.

1. A smile is contagious, a grin and a giggle are highly toxic!

2. A baby cries, a baby is going to cry in public.  I need to calm her down, but I shouldn't worry about what other people think-- they were babies once and they cried.

3. You really do only need 1 hand/arm to do most things!  If you didn't know how to multi-task before baby was born, you will get a crash course right away!

4. Life is about simplicity.  You don't have to have the fanciest toys, bottles, blankets or clothes.  As long as baby is fed, clothed and warm that is all that matters.  Most of the time the things in the kitchen cabinets are going to be the most interesting.

5. Everything is interesting! It is amazing how intrigued E is by lights and sounds.  As her brain is busy taking everything in she is staying amused by the simplest things- the lights, a quiet lullaby, the sounds of our neighborhood at night, and the antics of our pets.

6. 4:30am is a normal time for breakfast and a couple hours of play time.  It is quiet and the attention is all on her. It also lets us enjoy the sunrise and talk about Jesus.

7. A diaper bag can never be over-packed, and if you do happen to forget something that is when you will need it and not be able to make it to the store to get a replacement.

8. There is nothing quite like the love a mom has for her child(ren). It expands your heart and brightens your world.  Even when you've had no sleep, have a cold and you are soothing a baby that is fussy for the sake of being fussy, you will be overwhelmed with love.

9. Everything is monumental, at least to me! E has a new facial expression, makes a new sound and mommy has tears in her eyes.  Babies really do grow, change and learn new things at an amazing rate. You want to slow down time, but time just speeds up.

10. Right after you change the blow-out diaper that required a bath, it will be time to eat and baby will throw up on the new outfit, even if you use a bib and a rag.  This is part of how 1 baby triples the amount of laundry you do.  Warm weather and the ability to feed baby in just her diaper will be appreciated and her wardrobe will seem to last a LOT longer in between visits to the laundry room!

I'm looking forward all the other life lessons E has to teach us.

-JLP-

Praying that y'all have a blessed day and that you find the little nuggets of wisdom in everyday life.