Through my daughter's eyes....

Boy O Boy how a baby can change everything. Literally everything.

Isn't it such a good feeling?

 

Everyday I am constantly learning something new about myself.  I have learned that I actually can "do" more as a mom. I know it might sound strange to those who do not have children yet but moms can multi-task so well.  I know our house can become chaotic sometimes when you have 2 large dogs, a 6 year old, a 6 month old (can't believe she's 6 months old), a husband who isn't the most organized male (you get it) BUT in the midst of it all I somehow keep it all together. 

 

I didn't realize how much fun being a mom really was.  Lula Mae is such a ham. She loves to lay on her changing table and eat her toes while giggling.  She thinks its hilarious when the dogs wag their tails. She is sitting up on her own quite well for her age and there is simply nothing that I do not love about her.  The late nights, screaming, temper tantrums, making 10000 bottles each day, poop flying in the air, getting sprayed with pee.. yeah I would do it again in a heart beat! So to those of you that ask, yes we will have more children one day. In the meantime our focus is on raising a beautiful little girl.

 

I also didn't imagine I could be an more emotional.  I know without a doubt that being a mom is the most rewarding role and the largest gift that can be received.

 

I think sometimes in life we chose to focus on life's biggest events. Going to Disney World, financial freedom, weddings, work bonuses, or maybe just the end of the work week, etc. Through my daughters eyes I have learned to enjoy the big things too, although they are not so "BIG". Some of these included her first smile, when she started laughing, she found her feet, sleeping in her crib, holding her bottle, babbling, and sitting up.  The way Lula Mae inspects every toy for minutes or maybe hours. She notices every detail. She appreciates the rubber on the keys and the ribbons on the lions mane.  Life is about the small things. Every detail is made by God for us to enjoy and appreciate.

 

Being a mom has really opened my eyes and has made me appreciate the "smaller" things. 

 

I hope as you begin your day that you will stop and smell the roses.

 

Enjoy LIFE!