Not Your Typical Mommy...

• I do not freak out about taking my baby into public places; in fact, I find he is happiest when out and about.
• I do not get super sad when my baby reaches a milestone or grows because I want that particular stage to last forever. Rather I get a feeling of pride that he is growing and maturing.
• I am not concerned when I leave my child at his caregivers twice per week or let his grandma or aunt take him for a few hours on a Saturday. He enjoys his time with these special people and it allows me to work.
• I don’t feel guilty when I go to work. I know I am doing the right thing for myself and my family so I have a sense of pride when I head off to the boutique.
• I take my little nugget to the café with me once or twice per week to meet with a friend. All the barista’s know him by name and treat him like a little king.
• I have also taken my buddy to the salon with me (after getting permission of course) and he just loved all the attention! They told me to bring him back whenever I’d like.
• The first time I let Jason spend the night away from home was when he was 3 months old. He stayed with his grandma and it didn’t concern me in the least. In fact it was a wonderful time for grandma and baby. 

Maybe I am not your typical overly sentimental mom...but I do have the utmost pride and joy in my baby boy. I love him with all my heart. My ways of expressing it may not be to cling to each stage or get teary when leaving him with someone else. But I do my own thing and I am really starting to feel confidant in the role I have established for myself and my family. I treasure my duty as mother like no other and I feel thankful for where I am at this point. 

For Everything There Is a Season

All my life I had been someones something...the principles daughter, Z's sister, the girl dating W, K's assistant. But when I moved to the city I was no longer tied to anyone specific. At the ripe age of 20 I took off to escape from the dull small town life I had become accustomed to.

Nothing about my year long stay in the city made logical sense. I didn't really advance in school and I didn't progress in my career. I held down a couple flexible part time jobs which allowed me to enjoy my personal life like never before.

3 of us occupied a small 1 1/2 bedroom apartment on the trendy east side. Our little "home" had more closet space then actual living space...which I suppose suited us well. With all of our extra money going to our Friday nights out and our Saturday shopping habit it was not necessarily a hugely responsible time in our lives. Sure, we paid our bills and even made time for a couple college courses but that wasn't what made us tick. For that year we were carefree... experimenting with adult life yet far from grown up. In our circles we were fairly well known. We were fun and entertaining with a youthful exuberance not yet tainted by adult skepticism. We honestly believed we could do anything and that all our wildest dreams would eventually come true.

Sometimes as a fully functioning adult I am tempted to look back at that year and roll my eyes, counting the ways I could have more responsibly spent those 12 months. But then I realize that going out and discovering more about myself was necessary for my future growth and development. No, I didn't save any money or advance in my schooling or career during that period but I did gain self confidence. I also experienced a level of happiness I never had felt before...and little did I know would not feel again for some time.

I guess my point is that I truly believe in my blogs title "For Everything There Is A Season". Basically each experience serves a purpose in life. Maybe we don't know what that purpose is our we don't fully understand it. But in some little way, no matter how remote, our experiences shape us.

Perfect Little Morning

With one boy & another on the way in May my husband and I decided to convert our family room into a nursery  the boys can share. Tonight we have a few carpet men coming in to give us estimates and we have narrowed down the possible wall colors.

I love interior design and decorating so this remodeling project has me in my element. I can't wait to share with you the progress and the finished product. If any of you would like to share with me your interior decoration endeavors I'd LOVE to see them so leave a link in the comments. Have a fabulous day!