Nov 09 2008
Reasons I’m glad to be a mom
I’ve had a rough week because I’ve been home all week caring for my baby boy but my husband has been out of town all week. Caring for a baby alone is hard work. I really have to hand it to single parents - they are amazing!
Anyway, to help me feel better, I’d like to make a list of things that having a baby has done or taught me.
- I learned how to sew because of him - I made cloth diapers for my boy.
- I learned how wonderful it is to love someone unconditionally.
- I’m learning to be much less selfish.
- This is teaching my husband and I a whole new level of communication and support for each other.
- I’m able to get by on a lot less sleep. (I formerly required a minimum of 8 hours!)
- I’m making ‘mom’ friends.
- I found mothering.com, an amazing forum of women.
- I get a LOT more done in a lot less time. If only I employed that technique back when I had plenty of time. I would have gotten so many things done. *sigh*
- I get to see my baby smile at me every morning.
- I learned more than I ever thought I would need to know about breastfeeding.
- I am participating in a special boy’s life.
- I get to watch my boy go through all the cool stages of life. It’s awesome how fast babies learn!
- I get to be a mom.
As you can see, being a mother has changed me in many good ways. I’m so thankful we had this little boy. He is such a blessing.
