So this past weekend I started thinking about all the surprises of motherhood. So I thought I would share my reflections and surprises of motherhood as well as a couple new cute pictures.
1. The amount of dirty diapers
Despite the number of people who told me I would be changing diapers I never would have guessed that there would be so many. I'm also surprised how quick I have become at the one handed diaper change.
2. The obscene amounts of laundry
This one baffles my mind. I am always washing something. I absolutely hate dirty clothes and having this little boy around just increased my laundry exponential. There is something always in the wash, there is something always in the dryer and something always ready to be folded or ironed. One friend told me that it just gets worse as they get older.
3. Little boys do pee when cold air hits
Graham and I learned this the hard way. When that dirty diaper comes off, look out! You had better be quick with the wipes and the clean diaper or you'll get sprayed.
4. If you place the infant carrier in the shopping cart you can't see over it
I place the infant seat in the top portion of the shopping cart (or buggy) and I notice I maneuver the aisles looking to the sides of the cart. I can't see over the infant seat.
5. The lack of sleep you actually get the first few weeks
Enough said...
6. The wonderful baby smell
Despite the number of diapers, babies smell better than that new car, new house and puppy smell. I love it!!! This kid probably wonders why his mom keeps sniffing him.
7. The joy in watching Graham interact with his son
From the first days in the hospital, I have truly enjoyed watching Graham be a dad. I love watching him interact with him. The other night I found myself eavesdropping on there conversation. Graham was explaining to Bennett the proper way to button up his outfit.
8. Bennett's bath time is my favorite part of the day
Again, maybe it's the baby smell but I love his facial expressions and watching him explore the water. When Graham and I gave him his first bath I accidentally dunked his face. He looked a bit startled and there were a couple tears. A couple days later during his second bath Graham accidentally dunked him as well. What can I say we are rookie parents.
9. Time Flies
I look at the clock and it is already noon. Sometimes when it's a perfect moment I would love to freeze time. And as I finish writing this blog, my little boy is already a month old.
10. How much I love being a mother to this little baby boy
1. The amount of dirty diapers
Despite the number of people who told me I would be changing diapers I never would have guessed that there would be so many. I'm also surprised how quick I have become at the one handed diaper change.
2. The obscene amounts of laundry
This one baffles my mind. I am always washing something. I absolutely hate dirty clothes and having this little boy around just increased my laundry exponential. There is something always in the wash, there is something always in the dryer and something always ready to be folded or ironed. One friend told me that it just gets worse as they get older.
3. Little boys do pee when cold air hits
Graham and I learned this the hard way. When that dirty diaper comes off, look out! You had better be quick with the wipes and the clean diaper or you'll get sprayed.
4. If you place the infant carrier in the shopping cart you can't see over it
I place the infant seat in the top portion of the shopping cart (or buggy) and I notice I maneuver the aisles looking to the sides of the cart. I can't see over the infant seat.
5. The lack of sleep you actually get the first few weeks
Enough said...
6. The wonderful baby smell
Despite the number of diapers, babies smell better than that new car, new house and puppy smell. I love it!!! This kid probably wonders why his mom keeps sniffing him.
7. The joy in watching Graham interact with his son
From the first days in the hospital, I have truly enjoyed watching Graham be a dad. I love watching him interact with him. The other night I found myself eavesdropping on there conversation. Graham was explaining to Bennett the proper way to button up his outfit.
8. Bennett's bath time is my favorite part of the day
Again, maybe it's the baby smell but I love his facial expressions and watching him explore the water. When Graham and I gave him his first bath I accidentally dunked his face. He looked a bit startled and there were a couple tears. A couple days later during his second bath Graham accidentally dunked him as well. What can I say we are rookie parents.
9. Time Flies
I look at the clock and it is already noon. Sometimes when it's a perfect moment I would love to freeze time. And as I finish writing this blog, my little boy is already a month old.
10. How much I love being a mother to this little baby boy
As Graham says he is my partner in crime, I call him my sidekick. However you look at it each day is amazing and it keeps getting better.
Look at those cheeks and chins
I love watching him sleep
Enough pictures already
2 comments:
I enjoyed your Top 10. We'll see you soon. Thanks.
I love the part about the shopping cart. So true. I can hardly see...didn't think how it would be for you..lol ;) Put him in the cart works out much better!
Love you all and see you soon!
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