Eddie is almost 8 months now. Sunday marks the big 8 month birthday. So I have compiled a list of 30 things that I have learned along this 8 month journey. Granted, I am not a supermom...yet ;)....some of the list items may appall you...some will make you laugh (either with me or at me)...and some may bring back fond memories of your babies (grab a tissue ladies!).
So grab yourself something chocolate...I won't tell...and maybe a cup of coffee. Here we go:
1. Little boys can pee on you even when you are standing 15 feet away
2. Boogers...they won't kill the kid. If he pops one in his month just sigh and move on
3. Once the little man starts crawling, he will find any and EVERYTHING...even after you have vacuumed and picked up and mopped.
4. My house is no longer my house. It is Eddie's play ground/optical course
5. I can't help but smile when I tell Eddie "no" and he gives me that killer smile. I don't know how I will ever discipline if he keeps that up!
6. When babies learn to pull themselves up, anything will be used...hair, shirts, beds, coffee tables, lamps, legs, walls, pillows, chairs, cats, dogs, trash cans, clothes hampers, diaper bags...you name it!
7. Eddie still loves to cuddle...But only in the morning and right before bed
8. The cat's food must be placed in another room or on higher ground
9. I never get to finish a cup of coffee
10. I don't mind not finishing my cup of coffee
11. Grandparents ROCK.
12. Photo albums should be bought in bulk
13. The new baby smell is still there...sometime hidden...but still there
14. I don't like it when strangers touch my baby
15. Even when your child sleeps through the night, there are some nights when he is wide awake at 2 in the morning.
16. Solid food are awesome...especially the faces that goes along with each new taste
17. I still check on him during the night...and sometimes I just watch him sleep. I love listening to the sweet sounds he makes at night while he is dreaming.
18. When he is hungry...he is HUNGRY! He doesn't even give fare warning! I now always keep something close by to distract him until I can get his food ready
19. My love for him grows and grows and grows and grows and grows and grows....
20. You learn to read his mind...kinda. This helps to prevent some things from happening (putting the cats tail, pulling the bookcase over, getting his fingers caught)
21. I will not buy anymore toys. Everyone else can give him toys but he only plays with the boxes and with my tupperware...even a diaper has amused him for a good 30 mins.
22. Those fingernails are SUPER sharp sometimes. I have many scratches to prove it!
23. I love the way he studies my face
24. When you child says ANYTHING resembling "mama", your heart almost explodes!
25. I don't know if I will ever get use to the smell of a dirty diaper
26. I never liked being by myself...but now I now cherish the moments I have to myself. (going to a movie, eating my breakfast, playing on the computer...even just going potty without having to hurry!) :)
27. Patience is the key. I'll be honest...sometimes I get so stressed that I want to punch a wall...but life goes on, situations are momentary and lessons are always learned.
28. I am grateful for my husband more and more every day. I don't know how I would anything without him. He is my rock, my provider, my love, my partner...I could go on and on...but enough of that mushy stuff.
29. You can baby-proof all you want...they will still find something to get into
30. Finally...watching your husband play with, teach, kiss, cuddle, kiss and sleep with your son = the most beautiful thing you will ever witness.
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| Eddie riding the rockin' worm! |
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| Playing in the kitty's food |
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| Eating big boy food in his big boy chair |
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| Visiting Nannie (his great grandma) |
These are just a few of the things I have learned over the past few months. I love motherhood...I love my son...I love my husband...I love my life
Thank you to all who read and keep up with my blog.
Until all have heard,
Mel
