Being a working mom is like trying to pat your head and rub your belly at the same time. When you first try to do it, you think that it is pretty impossible but if you work at it enough you can actually do it without even thinking. I really feel that way lately. I've learned to juggle a lot in a short amount of time but there are a lot of times I feel like I add something else and have to concentrate on getting everything back on track again.
I was so excited to finally start a blog but of course this spring has flown past me faster than I could have ever imagined. The past 8 weeks have been the busiest and most testing that I have encountered so far. I have worked far longer hours and spent more time away from Nolan than I had planned, not that I am not so thankful for the opportunities that I've been given at my job- but it's been a struggle to spend as much time with him as I would like to and do everything I need to do. We have fallen into a pretty good routine, as regular as the hours I work will permit, including snuggling and watching the Octonauts every night. I used to think that co-sleeping was the worst thing ever because it starts bad habits but it's the only time I see my little guy some days. I'm thankful he will only sleep with his toes underneath his mommy because I know there will be a day he won't anymore!
When people say that every kid is different and wants to potty train on their own time, they are not kidding. I made charts, tried bribery, bought every pair of underwear that Target offers in size 2T but of course the minute I hit the road with the softball team towards Columbia, South Carolina I get a call that Nolan has decided to pee in the potty. We haven't really looked back from when he decided other than a few accidents and I now have a 95% of the time toilet using little boy!!!! It's amazing. I have no cool tips or tricks on how to hurry the process along but just had to share how proud I am of him.
I am usually all about giving advice on how to do anything but really the only encouragement I can give to other mom's in my shoes or that feel overwhelmed with everything life has thrown at them is keep going, you're doing a good job. Sometimes it may feel like you're drowning or not doing it right but those are the times you're probably doing your best. When you're spread thin, take a break and take care of yourself. I wish I could take my own advice on that one more but I am learning that sometimes I really must have a netflix break or I will lose my mind.
It's all worth it when the smiling face YOU CREATED lights up and runs towards you the minute you walk through the door. There is really nothing like it. I pray one day he can comprehend how much I love him.
