Motherhood

I had always heard other mothers tell me that I will never love someone so much as I do my baby, but it's one of those things you have to experience for yourself. And, believe me, they are right. Eli is officially two weeks old today and I couldn't have asked for a better baby... he is so laid back, like his daddy, but likes to know what is going on, like me :) He hardly ever cries, I can take him anywhere, he doesn't mind being passed around and held, and he even sleeps in 3 to 4 hour stretches a night. I know he is still young and this may change, but right now, that's what it is. He is really smart too, and I am not just saying that because he is my son. He can hold his own bottle, hold his head up, turn on his side, and hit the objects on his play mat. All things that a two week old shouldn't be doing. I am convinced it is because I read to him A LOT while he was in my belly.

Being a mom is the greatest, most tiring, rewarding, amazing job ever. I am loving being home with him everyday, although I am going a little stir crazy. I know it's gonna be hard going back to work in a month :( And, even though he is going to be in good hands with MeMaw and Nanny and Paw-Paw, my biggest fear is that I am going to miss all the important milestones, like his first words, first crawl, first steps, etc because I am at work :( I wish I could be a SAHM, but unfortunately, finances won't allow that to happen. I have to say that being pregnant and now being a mommy has definitely mellowed me out a lot. I don't worry and freak out about things like I used to, I don't let things get to me as easily and I am not as uptight and high strung. It's like all the problems of the world and all the drama that I used to let engulf my life don't matter as much as my little family, taking care of my love bug (my nickname for Eli) and making sure he has the best life possible.

Speaking of my little family, Robert is an AMAZING dad...he is so attentive, changes diapers, feeds Eli, even in the middle of the night, loves spending time with him and loves being a dad. Parenthood has brought us closer together in some ways... we have learned how to work better as a team, how to be selfless, and most of all, be appreciative of the blessings in our lives. We both catch ourselves staring in awe at Eli, in disbelief that he is our precious son and that God chose us to be his parents. We will strive every day to be the best parents we can be and with the love and support of friends and family and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will make it happen. Motherhood is truly my purpose in life and I am so blessed to have the most amazing, precious and remarkable little love bug in the world :) Can't wait to watch him grow up and see what an amazing man of God he is going to be!