This little person needs me completely. It really hit me today as I was out on a walk, enjoying the sunshine. I love when he looks for me across the room, how he'll always smile for me. I have so much love for this little guy. I want to teach him everything.
Lately he's been starting to become a person. You all know that when they're newborns, they just lay there. Leo is now moving and having expressions and talking. It is so joyful for me to see his smiling face (even if it's at 2 am). I don't mind at all that he's my buddy 24-7.
Leo discovering his reflection.
While I have been really enjoying being a mother (I don't even mind the spit up), I am aware of the sacrifices that I've made. For this season (let's call it) of life, I'm devoting all of my time to helping him grow.
I've been attending a new mom group. Lots of moms with baby's Leo's age that are going through similar things as me. The conversation lately has been about heading back to work and finding day cares. I am the odd man out as I plan to be a full time mom. I am happy to have that opportunity. Not all do. So for now, I think I'll just keep enjoying this whole adventure.
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He is adorable! Can't believe how big he is! Miss you guys!
And he is a good lookin' little kid. Nice work.
Being a full time mommy is the most fulfilling, hard, stressful, joyful, wonderful, glorious, rough job you will ever have. I am beyond proud of you Gen, for being the type of Mommy you are!
This is a wonderful post, and one that I can relate to very much. While I appreciate the CHOICE women have nowadays, it too was something I knew I wanted to devote my life to completely, and like you, look at it as a special opportunity. I heard this quote the other day..."the days are long, but the years are short." So true.
May you continue to enjoy the satisfaction that motherhood brings, as well as your growing little man...how is it possible that he keeps on getting cuter and cuter???
p.s. i too like the term full-time mom vs stay-at-home mom. ;)
I went back to work when I had Lily and I have got to say knowing that I don't have to do that this time with Aveline is so wonderful!
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