- What did I do with my time before Quinn came along? I was never one to sit on my laurels but seriously......what did I do with all that free time?
- Before Quinn, I used to think "I would never {insert parental act here}". I wish my current self would've traveled back in time to bitch-slap my pre-baby, judge-y self's face.
- Parenting has taught me infinitely about patience & time management. It has humbled me.
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| Helping/not helping |
- When I used to blog about how 'busy' or 'stressed out' I was pre-Quinn........well, those posts are simply embarrassing to read now. So naive, so spoiled.
- How I wish Quinn's grandparents live in Colorado. I think this every time they visit & then have to say good-bye. They love their granddaughter to pieces; the love brings tears to my eyes. Selfishly: duh, it's hard, this parenting thing. Especially with faraway grandparents. Especially with a hardworking husband who commutes & occasionally travels for work (but he's ALWAYS hands-on when he's here). There, I said it. I know, I know-- I have only one kid...........don't punch me, moms of multiple kids. It definitely makes me appreciate family even more!
- It's insane how I love my daughter. I love Mr. FC beyond measure, but my love for my girl takes my breath away at times. Believe me, I was never a baby lover. Dog lover yes, baby lover ehhhh.
- Quinn has a whole lot of nice, but she has a whole lot of spice, too. She gets it from me.
- It's silly (& I understand circumstances are different for everyone--hello colicky little ones) but I make time for a shower. Every day. It is my zen moment. Even if that means showering at 10 pm & having to jump out, drenched & clutching the baby monitor, because I have a feverish waking baby.
- I cringe when I hear moms say "Well now that I'm a mommy, I don't _________________." Not judging, just saying.
- I'm fully aware that just because I think my kid is adorable, it doesn't mean you should think she's adorable.
- I chuckled whilst perusing a friend's baby registry recently. Especially when I saw the pacifiers (Quinn hated them), soothing swings (Quinn hated them), Aden & Anais swaddles (Quinn hated them), bottles (Quinn hated them), cute headbands (Quinn hated them), & sound machines (Quinn hated them).
- It's hard for me to ask for help, especially when it comes to parenting. Not just because I'm Type A (I can do it all myself!) but I feel terrible inconveniencing others. Again, humbling.
- Never brag about how well your kid sleeps. It'll bite you in the ass. Or the sleep-deprived mom you're bragging to will bite you in the ass.
- I know I'm very lucky to have a kid who eats adventurously (sushi, veggies, fruit, fish, ethnic cuisine). We shall see how long this lasts.
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| Dinner at Auntie & Uncle's |
- After 14 months of nursing a baby who never took to bottles (i.e., needed my boobs), I still catch myself watching the clock when I'm out & about w/out her. For so long, I was so used to having to beeline it home after a couple hours.
- Mommy groups make me feel out of place (not just because there's usually a lack of wine #kidding #maybe). Thank goodness for friends with babies, story time at the library, toddler ballet class, etc.
- Every day is a new normal......that's never normal.
- Instagram is really just a way for moms to brag about their kid(s). #guilty
- I might be of the "one & done" camp. No offense, Quinnie Girl, if & when you read this.
- Quinn's the center of our universe but it's vital that she's not our whole universe.
We'reI'm still working on this balance. Am I making any sense?
- Still, she's my favorite ever. I love her with my whole heart & soul.
