A Year of Motherhood

I haven't written anything in a loooooong time. That's because I've been in my first year of motherhood and, honestly, have been a little overwhelmed at times. Over the course of the last year I have learned several very important lessons. The first of which is not to take myself too seriously. It's hard to be too serious when you're covered in puke. The second is not to sweat the small stuff. Is it really important that the house is spotless if it takes time away from that cute, drool covered imp smiling at you from the playpen? And the third is to say no. I really hate not being able to do everything for everybody. I've discovered that being a mother has made me less able, or more likely, less willing to devote my time to anything but my family. I have found that wine really does make the screaming less irritating. That a baby's laugh is the best sound in the world and that I'm truly addicted to clean baby smell.

This year has been full of ups and downs but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. My son has made my life so much brighter than I ever could have imagined. Do I get exhausted? Yes. Do I need a break sometimes? Most Definitely. Would I do it again? Not if I had a choice. But I treasure every day and every minute that I get to spend with that wonderful creature.