- he is stubborn (I really can't imagine where he got that...)
- he really will have the temperament of a red-head
- he is smart
- he is strong
- and he is possibly the cutest baby around.
And I have the daunting job of almost single-handedly raising this little person, and caring for him, and keeping him safe, and nurturing him, for the next 20 years or so... and if he is anything like me, that won't be an easy job...
In the last 5 weeks (since we have come home from the hospital) I have done more laundry, prepared more bottles, changed more diapers, and tried (usually unsuccessfully) to cease more crying fits, than I ever thought possible before my 20th birthday. But as every new mom will tell you, there will be days where changing your socks and eating will seem like an accomplishment, and sleep is a thing of the past, but when your new baby looks into your face and smiles at you, that all seems worth it.
My goal with this blog isn't to sugar-coat parenthood, or to make it scarier than it is, but to show everyone that mommyhood has its ups and downs, and like everything in life, is all about the journey.
Thanks for inviting us to your blog! keep up the excellent writing and don't forget to invite your friends and church family to participate in raising Baby H! (I know his name, but I assume you want to keep Baby H's name private.) You might want to write that in your posts so that friends don't accidentally spill the beans if that's your intent, to keep his name private.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a part of our lives, and for inviting us into yours! That takes guts and strength (of which I know you have LOTS!), but don't forget to invite your friends and church family to participate in raising Baby H and helping you out once and a while. Sometimes, people aren't good at knowing what you need, so you have to be bold and ask. Trust me, people love to be needed, so go ahead and ask! It takes a village to raise a child you know (I KNOW! I got 3 after all!) Life can be very rich being a part of a community - thanks for inviting us in via your blog, and your friendship of course! Peace!