Then and Now

It's hard to believe, but today is Andra's six month birthday! For a little perspective, I posted a birth picture of her, and a recent picture...she looks like a different baby!  I can't believe she's been part of our lives for six months. I still feel like we just brought her home from the hospital. I'm proud of what we've accomplished as a family. I remember how nervous, apprehensive and emotionally unstable I was when we first brought her home with us! I'm sure it was partly hormones, but I was terrified of doing something wrong. Six months later, I feel much more confident and relaxed about my mothering skills. You always hear people say their children are their "pride and joy." Those words really do describe it perfectly...I'm incredibly proud of her, and she brings me more joy than I ever imagined possible. She's changed our lives in the most beautiful way, and we love her beyond words. Now if we could just get her to sleep through the night! ;) 

Ironically, today also marks my last day at my current job. I thought I was asking the impossible: to find a decent part-time job that would still help pay the bills, but more importantly, give me more time with Andra. God blessed us and made the impossible possible...before Andra was even six months old! I've got a couple days of "mommy & me" time scheduled with Andra, then I start my new part-time job Monday. I'm extremely excited and a little bit nervous...just the typical new job jitters. I'm anxious to get into a rhythm with the new job and especially to start working from home! 

Well, there it is. My second blog entry. I'm on a roll! ;)