The Motherhood

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Ah, The Motherhood.  It has been nearly 4 weeks since I have joined ‘the hood’ and life is changing everyday.  It is wonderful, it is difficult, it is change.  My uptight boundaries on certain things have begun to slide, as I have re-sorted my priorities.

On a particular day, I was holding (and trying to soothe) a crying baby, while the cat threw up all over the dining room and the dog went in for a free upchuck-buffet.  As I was about to yell at the dog (as I usually chase her away and clean up the barf), I had to stop myself, grimace, and turn away….knowing that the dog was going to town on the cat’s..er…..leftovers.  Because, in truth, I could not put the baby down, I could not hold the baby while simultaneously cleaning the carpet, so I just had to take a deep breath and let the circle of life take care of itself.

I have gained immeasurable respect for parents everywhere, as well as mothers specifically.  Especially breast-feeding mothers; you all deserve a medal (and a ferrari, and some diamonds, and a cabana boy to fan you when you get hot).

Some things I took for granted and now hold in high esteem:

-Sleep

-Showers

-Make-up

-Going to the bathroom

-Eating

-Talking to another adult

-Quiet Time

-Finding time to write a blog post

-Sleep

-Did I mention: sleep?

Although it is hard work, it is incredibly rewarding and I would give up all these things just to watch my sweet baby sleep or smile or even cry.  Life is definitely shifting a bit; when baby poop makes you give your husband a high-five, things are surely seen in a new light.

Permalink | July 27th, 2009

2 Responses to “The Motherhood”

  1. marathonmom Says:
    July 27th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    I don’t believe for a minute that little a is a diva!!! It has not been 4 weeks???!!??? She is such a sweetheart and she will soon be a diva – so enjoy it before she REALLY figgures it out! hugs u2~

  2. Jenny Says:
    July 27th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    It’s just one of those things you never realize until you have the privlidge of doing it. Welcome to the cllub! Your sweet baby will give you a new insight to the world, your priorities in life, your mariage, your husband, (your blogging) and your GIRLFRIENDS! You are doing an amazing job, I am so proud of you!
    Love, Your Big Sister (not tooooo much emphasis on the big part…hahah!)

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