Lessons learned so far

I would have never imagined how much I would enjoy being a mother! In just a few months I have learned a lot of things. Here's a few:

1- You can't push a stroller and a shopping cart at the same time, without bumping into several aisles, squishing a few toes, and catching a few smirks on judgmental observers.

2- Putting the baby to sleep early will not cause her to wake up earlier. Doing so may also allow you to have some time alone with hubby.

3- Keeping track of shapes, colors and even the smell of poop is completely normal. You just might never be able to eat “hummus” again without laughing to yourself…

4- Know that extra pair of hands you’ve always wanted? They’re called feet.

5- You’ll never think song-writers have an easy job. It’s amazing how few words that rhyme with baby you can come up with in a crucial moment!

6- You should write down the dates of milestones right away, even if they happen on such memorable days as Christmas…or was that New Years?

7- If you need to find out where your floor squeaks, wait till your baby’s sleeping. You’ll find it right away!

8- An .89 cent burrito from Taco Bell tastes like glory to a busy, not-in-the-mood-to-cook mom.

9- You must go to the bathroom several times before doing the groceries with the baby.

10- Breastfeeding was one of God’s most amazing ideas!