So here goes...in no particular order....
-While this was originally supposed to be a food blog...I find myself too in love with my baby to blog about much else. I still love to cook...but I love my baby much more!
-I fell in love slowly with Lucy. I still look back on it with a bit of confusion. When they put her in my arms I didn't have that overwhelming "LOVE" feeling everyone talks about. Don't get me wrong, I loved her for sure. But it just took me some time to fall deeper and deeper in love with her. And now...I would quite simply be lost without her.
-I also fell more in love with my mom after having a baby. While those words are not said often enough....I find my mom, now more than ever, to be one of the most incredible women I know. And, she's funny too!
-I still feel huge disappointment in myself that I was unable to nurse Lucy. I know everything worked out the way it should, but I hear women talk about nursing their babies and I get a deep pang in my heart. Oh well.....
-And yet, at the same time I am secretly glad it did not work out as I was able to get a small amount of relief from the hubby when he helped with a night feeding.
-I had NO idea how hard the first 8 weeks of bringing home a baby would be. Lucy was a calm, mellow baby in my womb...and the exact opposite out in the world. But our sweet gal has calmed down and, with sleep, this mama can handle so much more now!
-I always wanted a boy and a girl and now after having Lucy, well I just want more girls!
-I also always said, "Two kids and I'm out!" ....and now....well, let's just say I am happy to leave the door WIDE open for more :) Pat is not as on board with this as I am....
-While I am a terrible food blogger, I could read food blogs all day long.
-A new marriage, a new baby, and only 40 minutes of sleep a night can make for rough waters at times.
-When I read other people's blogs I find while most times I just simply enjoy reading them (i.e. stalking them) there are times that it just leads to pure jealousy. Sometimes I end up wanting what other people have and get a bit pouty. I really dislike that side of myself. And then remember that my life is pretty darn great and I need to appreciate what I do have.
-Sometimes I play with the idea of running a mini-marathon. This is often before I run each night....that thought never crosses my mind while I am actually running!
-I have found that I really, REALLY like to be the one in control of certain situations.
-I have a cocktail just about every day. Normally an ice cold beer, but sometimes a glass wine is so lovely too!
-I tend to watch a lot of tv which makes my husband crazy. Mostly it's stuff I taped on my DVR since weeknights are a bit hectic. Hey-I like my shows!
-I have about a billion receipts in my purse that I have yet to deduct from my account. Pat would never be ok with this sort of thing. This is exactly why Pat and I have separate checking accounts! And a much happier marriage as a result!
-During the winter months or on really windy days I totally wish they still offered "full service" options at gas stations. I would TOTALLY be willing to pay a bit extra to not have to get out of my car in the freezing cold to pump gas. A task I could totally do without!
-And finally....I truly realize that I am blessed beyond belief to have such an amazing, sweet, wonderful, lovable, pistol of a baby girl, a great husband, dog, family and friends!
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