Right now...

... Emma, Daddy, and Kobe are napping and even though I should be too, I can't help but just stare. My life has changed dramatically in the past 2 weeks. I can't remember the last time I wore make-up. My wardrobe consists of nursing bras/tanks, easy access shirts, and whatever pants don't hurt my incision. I spend more time worrying about Emma looks than myself. I no longer eat normal meals because most of the time the 'correct' meal time is intercepted by Emma's meal time. I spend 12 hours in bed, but usually only sleep half of that. I am more concerned with what I eat now than I did when I was pregnant. I have a deeper understanding of what it is to be a parent and will probably more sympathetic to the parents of my students because of it.

Our Emma is becoming more aware of the world around her. She knows our voices and responds to them. She sleeps for long periods at night... I am hesitant to say how long because I don't want to jinx it. She usually takes a long nap in the afternoon. I love to watch her wake up because she makes such a process out of the entire thing.

I love being a mom. I love every puke spilled, poop stained, screaming for nothing part of it. Because it's true. Once that baby girl smiles at you, it's over :)


This is the life I couldn't live without.