So, I've been thinking about how amazing, and also how scary life must be as a baby. Things that we take for granted are a lot bigger deal to them. After watching my little one learning to do things as simple as build strength to hold his head up, respond to and recognize noises, and smile back at people, I can't help but wonder how other people lose that ability as they get older. Have you met those people who just never smile back no matter how sincere yours is? It's not worth letting ourselves become so miserable. One thing that has changed in my life since having a baby is that I feel like nearly everything is celebration worthy. Life becomes a little like this:
Oh look! Rex just smiled in his sleep!
Oh look! Now he can do it when he's awake!
Oh my heck! Do you see how well he holds his head up?!
Wow wow wow! He just lifted his head during tummy time!!!
This kid just rolled over! I have never been so excited!
How ecstatic am I? He slept 7 hours last night.
...etc, etc. When you celebrate things that small you start thinking everything is sort of awesome. Your though process looks more like this:
Oh look! I got the dishes done!
Oh look! I even had time to fold some laundry AND put it away!
Oh my heck! Do you see how well I stayed on task today?
Wow wow wow! Dinner is ready before Kalyn gets home from work!
This girl just went running again! I have never been so excited!
How ecstatic am I? I just slept 7 hours last night :)
Basically, I have realized that even though life is hard sometimes, there is a lot worth celebrating. I've had a few pretty dramatic days over the last couple weeks due to some health issues, but each time everything turned out fine. In fact, being so terrified and having my sweet, growing family to give me love, prayers, and support, I feel better than I have in a while. I love being a mommy.
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