A new life..6 months in

I just realized my last blog was on January 10th. Time sure flies by when you have an infant! I've wanted to write a blog for a while, but I just never seem to have time to sit down and write it. Can't imagine why, right?
I am going to jot a few thoughts down; maybe just so I can look back and remember some things (I certainly do have mommy brain).

Being a mommy is the most amazing job in the world. Adjusting to this new life has been difficult, mainly because I am not a fan of change. It seems that the past couple of years of my life have been changing so much, I can't keep up. Some days have left me frazzled, others elated with joy. It is hard to put into words what it is like to watch this little person grow. I am so grateful and thankful that I get to spend every hour of the day with her. Granted, there are times when I can't wait for her to take a little snoozie, so I can get a few things accomplished. However, I find myself wanting her to wake up b/c I miss her!

If I had to work outside the home, I know God would grant me the ability to leave Eden in the hands of another, but I just can't imagine it. I hate leaving her for 2 hours to go on an occasional date with my husband, and leave her in the church nursery for 3 hours? Yea right!

Mommyhood has come with many challenges. Late night feedings, poo blowouts, spit up, teething, body changes, and sleep deprivation. Everyone said that it would get better. Well, in some ways it certainly has. E has dropped the late night feedings and is sleeping through the night now (with an occasional short crying spell in the middle of the night). Mommy is finally getting more sleep (with the exception of the multiple times a night that my husband tends to wake me up..for various reasons that I won't mention here).

We're still in the teething process. She has her two bottom teeth, but they still bother her at times. I have come to love the many options that we have to soothe her...from teethers, to a cold washcloth, to her newest favorite: the mesh teether feeder filled with ice. She loves sucking on ice. I assume it numbs her teeth enough to give a little relief.

When I was pregnant, the midwife/sonographers kept telling me that her head was too small and she was going to be a small baby, and I worried myself sick that my child would have brain issues and who know what else. My God knew better though. E was 7 pounds 12 oz..much, much larger than I though possible. I only gained 21 pounds with her, but she was obviously fine.
In fact, she is rolling over, sitting up, teething, passing toys from hand to hand, talking, and doing all the things she should be doing for her age.

I love the little things that E does such as trying to sing with me when I sing to her. I love it when she puts her mouth on my face and gives me kisses..sometimes I think she is part dog when she licks me!
I love her sweet smile and her little giggles. I love the way she looks at her daddy and plays with him when he gets home from work and in the mornings before work.
I love the way everything is new and amazing to her. She loves being curious. I love being able to tell her Bible stories, and pray with her, and read her Bible verses at night before bed.
I love the way she loves the music at church.

I'm amazed at how my view of God has changed since I became a mommy. There are times that I just thank God for his love for me b/c I finally understand it a little more. I am his child, and he loves me more than anything in this world! Yep, I feel that for my little girl too.

 Yes, the past few months have been challenging, and from what I hear, parenting is challenging for the rest of your life. I am blessed beyond measure to be able to call myself a mommy. Thank you Lord!