Ode to Motherhood

Have any of you noticed that Mike and I got the best kid we could have possibly asked for?!? Rose is SO much fun! I think I've finally reached the point that I not only love Rose, but I also love being a mom. (Finally, right?) I know so many people who loved motherhood from the beginning, but that wasn't me. I mean, I loved Rose from the beginning, but motherhood just seemed so HARD. I was sleep deprived, nursing hurt, I could never set her down, I didn't have time for any of my hobbies. But now that she's a little older, she is becoming verbal and FUN in so many ways! We are finally sharing experiences together and I love it! I love watching her brain make new connections every day. Even when she's throwing temper tantrums, she's still super cute and I love her to pieces. I know that some women are "baby people," but I've come to terms with the fact that that's just not me. I'm so relieved that we're never planning to have another child, because I'm enjoying Rose so much as she is. She has helped me to be present and enjoy the moment every day. Eighteen months was a turning point for me and I can honestly say that I like motherhood now. :)


Recently Rose has begun to love doing whatever we do. Somehow, despite the fact that she may have only witnessed this once or twice in her life (ha ha), she now loves to sweep. 

I posed her so I could get an updated photo with her and the cats. Particularly since they aren't so terrified of each other any more.

She still LOVES bathtime. Here she is, rocking out with her bathtub xylophone. 

Have a great weekend, everyone!