I really can't believe it was 5 years ago on June 9th that our lives changed forever. I also remember how hard I thought it was to be a new mother. Now my friends and I laugh at that idea. We like to say, "No one suffers as much as the mother of one." My life had changed so drastically going from a career and a disposable income to life with a baby and staying at home with a tight budget. The days seemed to go on forever. I would LOVE to go back and have one day of that kind of peace and quiet! I remember a good friend in the neighborhood at the time (Julie Baird) would call me every couple of days to see how I was doing. She was so empathetic and gave me so many kind words of encouragement and great advice. I am so embarrassed now to think of my self-pity. This woman had 5 kids!!!! Thank you, Julie. I also remember telling my mom in those weeks and months after Jack was born how hard it was. I remember crying to her about it being difficult. She would just tell me, "You don't want to wish this time away." I try to live by that as much as possible now. I know that someday in the not so distant future I will be wishing for one moment with these baby boys in my arms again. Luckily I have wised up a little in the last 5 years. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to be a mother and to be able to stay home. It takes planning and sacrifice, but is worth it. I love you little Jack. Thanks for changing my life.
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Thanks so much! I'm glad it felt helpful. At the time I was sure I was a smothering busybody. :) You truly are wiser than I was when I had three. It's only the past couple of years that I've felt the years slipping through my fingers and my babies with them. Sigh. Go hug some little boys!
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