New Year, New Blog

Now I know why people say, "Just wait until you have kids."

There is truly no way to explain the windfall of emotion and change that occurs when you are no longer just responsible for yourself. I joined the ranks of disheveled mommy on June 10th, 2011 by the arrival an adorable six pound cone-head named Colin. All you have heard is true: you fall in love and instantaneously develop a tiger-like defense over your little one (did that nurse give him BRUISES under his arms from taking his temperature?!) And I'm sure you have heard about how hard it is in the beginning; the adjustment it takes to realize the baby will not go to sleep just because a new episode of House is on. But nothing can actually prepare you for what is ahead.

Nearly seven months later, although I am certainly more comfortable in my new role, I am learning everyday how to be the best mommy to my little man, mostly through trial and error, the advice of family and friends, and some occasional OCD googling (okay A LOT of OCD googling).

So now when I hear people express how they can't wait to have kids, I bite my lip to keep from saying the age-old cliche, because as scary and intimidating as it may seem, becoming a parent is the best thing I have ever done.