Our lives have been forever changing this last year and a half. I keep thinking that things are going to get a little settled and then a new life event happens.
Graduation. Babies. Buying a home. Next up: grandbabies. ....kidding.
Adjusting to life with a newborn has been a challenge for me. I'm still learning how to be a Mom, and a wife, and a nurse, and a daughter all at the same time. I worry that some part of me is going to get lost in the hustle and bustle, and I desperately try to fill each position simultaneously. Kind of exhausting.
One night, as we layed in bed, Caden mentioned he wanted to go see a movie. I told him we couldn't see a movie, we had a baby. He reminded me that we had LOTS of babysitters and he needed some one on one time with me.
What a wake up call.
He was absolutely right. I was a wife before I was a mother and that role is one that I cherish above all others. He has definitely earned himself a date with his wife. Plus a hundred more.
Caden has been incredibly supportive and kind during my post-partum foolishness. Most days I'm pretty normal and functional, but occasionally I have days that I cry at the drop of a hat. I cry because I'm tired, or I cry because Hazel pulled a cute face, or I cry any and everytime Caden holds or bonds with Hazel, or I cry because Hazel is crying. ....and Caden just holds me and tells me it's okay.
He has been my rock and my saving grace. It's no wonder that I married that man. He truly is my sole mate and he just "gets me". He's helped me transition from Callie to Mom and reminded me that I'm doing a great job when I'm feeling discouraged or run down.
Every day is a new adventure and each day Hazel changes more and more.The miracle of life truly is a miracle. She has been an incredibly blessing to us, she has strengthened our testimony and brought such a cute, innocent spirit with her.
Three weeks down, so many, many, many more to go. Just like Brad Paisley sings: "...And I thought I loved her then."
No comments:
Post a Comment