Finally...

So I finally have some time to write. The baby and the dog are both napping, and my husband is out learning about the National Cathedral so he can give official tours. I have even turned off the television, and if I get some more time, I may even finally read a novel rather than a parenting book or instruction manual.

Everyone always says that motherhood changes you. I don't know if I really believe it yet. Baby girl is six weeks old and while my life is different, I don't know that I am any different. I mean, sure, I can no longer just jump out the door in two minutes to run to Target, but I am still frequently going out (with and without her). I've noticed that Husband drives differently with Baby in the car (which is absolutely wonderful), but even with the newborn, he is constantly on Twitter and Facebook. We've spent almost every evening playing board games, something we've always done. Only now a 45-minute game has become an hour and 15 minutes as we are interrupted by feeding and diaper changes. And when I received a party invitation for 10:30 p.m. I knew we wouldn't be able to make it; however, I think the last time I started an evening at 10:30, I was in college.

Speaking of college, I must say that I really enjoy not having to work. I don't think I could ever be a stay-at-home mom; I just don't have the patience to be around children (even my own) for that long. I have no idea how my mom managed my brother and me on the weekends and evenings and a classroom full of elementary school kids during the day. Still, when Baby isn't crying, she is adorable. Everyone keeps telling us that she's a beautiful baby, and I have to agree. Although, she looks just like her father, so maybe that's why she is so gorgeous to me.