JUST KIDDING!

I have to say that this parenting stuff is not easy!  We are now at the picky eater stage… thank goodness for all these tips from Dr. Sears!

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-infants-toddlers/feeding-picky-eater-17-tips

Check them out if you are in my shoes!  I’m really practicing number 13 and 17!  oh, yes thank you to those who walk before me!

I was recently thinking about time, the time that I have had without picking up a drink, or a chocolate donut; both of which have been many long years.  Then I started thinking about time in regards to my son, and how quickly it passes.  Which then brought me to the simplicity of time, and the only way it passes…  minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. 

Some people I come across have no regard for time, and I believe I use to be in this group, that is until I became a mother.  Now, time is precious, and even more valuable then the present moment, if that makes any sense.  I believe that I need all the time, and experiences that I have had, up to this point to deal with and know how to handle the trials, smiles, qualms, and spats of parenting, motherhood, being a wife and a entrepreneurial business woman. 

I talk to a lot of peole who shrug their shoulders and say, “Yes, I know, I know…”  I think (I could be totally off on this point, but I don’t think so…) what is happeing is that they are interpreting the subject that I am speaking of how they want to see/hear it, then slightly change the subject, and say, “Yes uhuh, I totally get it.”  Now this is where time comes into play, and expereince.  Unless you are a mom, married, parenting a toddler right now, and creating a business, then NO, you, do not say, yes you get it.  YOU don’t get it. 

One thing I really appreciate is sitting with other women who have walked before me, the ones who are rich with life experience.  Years of time.  I admire, and look up to these ladies, they have families, husbands, companies… They are the ones with time who understand.  They have the time to listen with intent, to offer ideas, suggestions, and opinions in which I can honeslty listen too. 

As I grow in time, and years I find it more of a challenge to find these women.  But the women who I do have on my hit list of names to call, I value, they are my lifesavers!  I adore them, and to them I owe this post, the unsung heros of motherhood and life!  Thank  you.

Some may think that you are gurgling and slurring or making hiccup noises. Being your mother I know that you are talking. Your list of words is rather extensive considering you are a bilingual baby! In the morning you say hwello. When you have a little or big mess in your diaper you say stinky! You also say this when Ash, (that is how you say ashen our dog) goes poo-poo… You are obsessed with apples. And up, up, up. Agua has made your list along with clock. Your all time favorite…uhhh-ohhhh!

Your words are many! Keep talking baby.

Kisses. First kisses are amazing. You have kissed me today. Your funny little smile reached out to my face with your mouth wide open, you attempted to pucker up… Leaving me with all your droool. Oh the joys of being your mama. Kisses.

We are now into the 15th month and you my love, are running!  You are now sleeping from 7pm-8am the next day with no interruptions.  You my love have decided that you want to nap, on  your own, you don’t want me to rock or hold you any longer.  You have decided to stay in your crib by yourself, although you are still waking 45 minutes later looking for, yes, me… and the boobie!  Which, honestly, here is the deal… You my little love can have me for as long as you need.  I know that the days are limited, and so very soon you will want me to close the door behind me as I try to put you to bed… I know that soon enough you will be saying to me, “Good night mom, I need my space!”  I realize that the days are rolling so very quickly, and yes I know deep down in my heart that you are growing, and your dependence on me becomes less and less. 

Oh my little love, the joy that I feel when you run to me in the morning to snuggle.  I hope these days will last forever, well I know they won’t, and then your father will be happy to have his wife back…

My little love you have begun to walk! I love it! You smile and laugh at yourself when you fall. Hysterical.

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