more on motherhood

Hi all! 

We are having a fun week!

Just a bunch of violin lessons, play dates, and multiple target runs (I have a problem haha) 

But, today I had some thoughts and I decided to write them down.

So, I've been thinking a bunch about the last 2 years and my growth as a mother.

I have learned so much!

More than I can ever right down. 

So many things have changed over the last 2 years.

And while I miss baby Piper every day,

I am LOVING this stage more than I thought I would. 

While I have some pretty crummy days, I'm having a handful of awesome days too!

And today I realized what the difference is between those days. 

Its not super insightful, but just what I've noticed about myself.

On the good days, I'm fully absorbed. 

I wake up in the morning ready to go and try to keep up a positive attitude. 

And I stay absorbed.

We play, learn, and do our chores. 

I try to keep her involved in almost everything I do, but we also have independent times. 

I try super hard not to pay attention to my to-do list,

but Piper loves helping. 

She loves going to the stores with me and helping with almost everything around the house.

(Except the vacuum, she is still terrified... I'm raising a wimp. haha)

Seriously, she washed ALL the cupboards in our kitchen that she could reach.

Hand the kid a paper towel and she will GO! :)

I know its nothing new, but its been a nice realization.

And it helps me adjust my attitude on the crummy days. 

I love being a mom. 

I think it took me a while to get here. 

Longer than most.

But I think I finally am really loving my job as Piper's mom!

Seriously though!

Look at that face!

In other news, we are raising a wimp. 

I don't know how to help her other than talk to her...

But I am not kidding, she is afraid of everything.

An example:

Today on our walk, I found a praying mantis, 

picked it up, and put it on her leg.

She was terrified... and cried for the rest of our walk and then didn't come near me

for a while.

I felt terrible, but the kid is a total wimp!

haha

Well, that's all for today. 

And its not all that exciting, just some words from me.