On Friday, Luca will be one month old. It's so hard to believe he has been here for a month already. It has been such a wild ride so far, and mommyhood is so different than I ever imagined. This tiny little person has made such an impact on our lives, and we are so truly blessed. In the fog of sleep deprivation, it's hard to even wrap my mind around the idea that we are actually parents. Sometimes it still feels like we are babysitting and the real parents are going to show up at any moment.
This week I began my "official" maternity leave. I have 12 weeks at home with my amazing little boy, and I know it's going to fly by. I always thought being a stay at home mom was a fairly easy job compared to teaching kindergarten, but boy was I wrong! I never thought that one little boy could take up so much energy, especially since I am used to having 25 five year olds all day long! My days consist of waking up whenever Luca wakes up (which could be anywhere from 5am to 9am on a good day), taking a super fast shower when he is napping, grabbing a quick bite to eat here and there when I can, cleaning up when he will let me, changing diapers, soothing him when he is fussy, nursing, nursing, nursing, and more nursing....all while being deprived of sleep. But I wouldn't change a thing. Even though these early months are tough, I know I am going to miss them when they are gone. I have to stop myself from thinking ahead to all the "firsts"...first real smile, first coos, first time he rolls over...even though I am excited to experience the true rewards of being a mother, like when he actually recognizes and acknowledges me with a smile, I have to stop and enjoy the quiet newborn moments.
Isn't this the most precious face you have ever seen?
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