I'm so excited to become a 'mommy'

Dreaming of the Good Times

Christmas is right around the corner, and i'm so excited because December 25th is not only my favorite holiday; it's extra special this year because it marks one calendar month from my due date. The anxiety and anticipation of experiencing labor and the subsequent exhaustion from becoming new parents is an ever-looming theme in my mind these days. That being said, I try to think about the positive. 
I'm so thankful to be in a place in my life where i'm starting this journey of parenthood with an amazing person in an environment fostered with stability and love. I know so many people who struggle in their relationships or as single parents every day and I can't help but feel blessed to not have to deal with those worries. I see Matt come home from work and take his first few moments to give love and attention to me and our pets before he does anything else. I see him smile and laugh when he helps me out at school functions for my work and I know he's going to be a natural.
As we put decorations up this year and decorated our Christmas tree I couldn't help but think of how different next year will be with our little one. I thought of how exciting it will be to watch her experience so many 'firsts', like her expression tasting her first bite of pumpkin pie or the glimmer in her eyes as she sees Christmas lights. I even think about other holidays like the 4th of July and how darling she will look in red, white & blue- she will already be 6 months old!
Since completing the nursery, I can't help but smile when I go in there knowing she will want for nothing and subtly reminding myself she must not become spoiled! I know the reality is, it's not all rainbows and butterflies. I know there will be sacrifice and trying times. I know there will be sleepless nights, tantrums, disappointments and the like.... BUT, there are so many things about becoming her mommy that I look forward to and try to focus on. Some of these things are big milestones and then others are part of every day life. 
The thing about life is, you never know when you might be making a memory. I remember things from my childhood like Easter egg hunts, and I can't wait to see her in her little dress with her basket as the magic unfolds when she finds eggs. I can't wait to see her giggle, go down the slide, solve a math problem. Then again, I can wait! I think of how exhausted we will be and I try to remember all those who have warned me to try to enjoy it before it's gone. So for now, I will dream of the good times and try to appreciate them as they happen :)

During the mean time, I thought I would share this video for those of you who haven't seen it yet: we have a ninja on our hands! She moves all the time like crazy, and the other night I finally got video evidence of it!