LOOKING AT MOTHERHOOD TOGETHER

So let's explore this journey of motherhood together. How's about a little Q & A Time? Hope you're up for it! Just 10 questions & a little inventory with friends.

(From http://theblessingsofmoderndomestication.blogspot.com/ thanks Rebecca!)

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1. Blog your answers (cut & paste the questions below with YOUR answers to the questions)

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1.) What is one thing you wish someone had told you about being a mom?
First, that it's insanely difficult and you basically lose your freedom and sanity... second, that it gets better. :-)

2. What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve experienced as a mother?
Cole acting out in new bigger, badder ways now that he's 2. Where did my mildly naughty infant go??

3. What's been your lowest point?
The initial postpartum depression was really hard because I didn't recognize it, though Cole locking me out of the house one day was probably my biggest scare.

4. What's been the most rewarding?
I get these brief moments where Cole just looks at me and smiles- those are worth anything!

5. Describe a mommy moment that transformed you so much so, you will never forget it nor are you the same since?
Feeling that slippery, wiggly thing come out and meeting my son... crying tears of joy with my husband... that moment was indescribably beautiful.

6. Are you more relaxed or paranoid since becoming a mother?
I got more paranoid with big fears, but Cole is patiently teaching me to let go and go with the flow.

7. Did you plan on becoming a mother or were you taken by surprise?
We planned it.

8. Were [or are] you close with your mom?
Yes, though being so close physically with her down the road has it's ups and downs!

9. What family tradition do you want to pass down?
Praying before leaving for school is a big one, along with rocking music on birthday/holiday mornings. (Alleluia Chorus on Easter morning was awesome!)

10. If you could start over, what would you do differently?
I think Cole and I are getting closer and closer now that he can do more and express himself, we're both less frustrated and learning each other. I just wish it had started out that way.


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All about Adam

So let me take a moment to explain what a fantastic husband I have, and what is going on re him at the moment. First of all, we met country line dancing, he had a Jeep and an English mastiff and was the coolest guy I'd ever met. We hit it off talking and have basically been incredibly nerdy together ever since. He's amazing- he's patient when I'm ready to lose it, he's surprisingly sensitive, he's so smart and handy with just about anything he comes up against (including me.) He makes me laugh out loud multiple times a day and is the best father I've ever seen. So that's my Adam.
He's a PE teacher, which is great because we get extra time together and he gets to touch the lives of kids, but not so great in that he's bored with his job needs a bigger challenge and a corresponding bigger paycheck. He's in talks with a friend's boss about interviewing for a sales job which could mean working from home and a larger salary. (Any salary is a step up from teaching.) So prayers would be great for God's direction, though I'm pretty sure He'll send us where He wants us.