I just finished reading Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovich. Being a mother is a hard job, and when I wasn't one I thought it was much easier. Such a good reminder when you struggle to be content with where you are at in life. I tend to think to myself "they have it easy, they don't have an infant." Every stage of raising a child--and every phase of life has it's own challenges and rewards. Some great ideas for discipline when that time comes.
When I consider the sweet smile on Des' face I am glad to be a mother, glad to be his mother. He is sleeping through the night now. This reminds me to be thankful, because when he wasn't it was so hard. He's enjoying all the food I make for him. So far it's been squash, green beans, carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, prunes, peaches, bananas and pears. He is soon going to have his first tooth, then we'll move on to more exciting food and textures. Being content with where I am at and where he's at, whatever the stage.
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