oh, the things i've learned!

the last 5 months have been "wonderfully hard" as another mother put it. challenging, sleepless, and absolutely wonderful...here are some things i've learned in the last few months:

natural childbirth was the most exhilarating experience. it was amazing...and i would do it again in a heartbeat. (just not anytime soon)

follow your instinct. baby books are informative and other mothers have great advice, but in the end, even if you feel clueless, you really do have a gut feeling about what is best for your child...i think i'm going to follow it a little more, and worry about what other people think a little less...and give other parents a little more grace on the decisions they make for their children.

i have gained so much respect for mothers...it's a hard job, but well worth every second.

don't get your nose pierced when you have a 2 month old. you don't have time to brush your teeth, let alone soak your stinkin' nose twice a day.

never say you won't do something...i never thought i would be singing "skin-am-rinkee-dinky-dink" all the time to get such wonderful smiles out of my little boy, among many many other things.

i have the most amazing husband...he has been my strength...and housekeeper, and cook. it was so wonderful to have him home for 2 months while he was on paternity leave. and he is an incredible father. thatch lights up every time he is in the room. we've had so much fun being parents together and i'm looking forward to each day as we watch thatch grow!