Personal Growth

Being a mother has taught me so many things and changed me in ways I never expected, even in this short amount of time.  I won't even try to name them all, but here are a few of the ways I've changed and a few things I've learned so far.

• I have more patience than I ever thought I would.
• I can fall madly in love with a complete stranger.
• I am not nearly as important as I once was.
• God made me to be a mother.  Life makes more sense now and it feels so good to have a greater purpose.
• Burps are great.
• Poops are better.
• I am a morning person.
• I can't relax unless everything in my house is in it's place.
• I can survive on very little sleep and still manage to be nice.
• Follow my instincts and do what works for me and my child and don't judge other mothers for doing the same.
• My heart is bigger than I ever thought it could grow.
• I don't sweat the small stuff as much anymore.  There are way more important things in life.
• Let people help when they offer. 
• Family is the most important thing on Earth.  (immediate and extended)
• I understand my sisters, friends, and family members who are mothers on a different level now and feel closer to them for it.  I also have an understanding of the love my mother felt for me and it makes me feel wonderful.
• The best thing I ever did was marry my husband.  I knew this already, but I love relearning it as I watch him grow as a husband and father.
• I can carry on a one sided conversation like a champ and make up songs about anything from poop to being fussy.
• You have to go with the flow with a baby or you are setting yourself up for a trip right to an insane asylum. 
• I am in control of something over which I have no control and I love it all.