Month 1- I realized that being a parent will be the hardest thing I ever do in my life.
Month 2- I realized that my husband is an awesome parenting partner. Things are so much easier when he is around. He impresses me everyday.
Month 3- I came to realize that my crying would eventually stop and the sun would come out again- I ain't lying, I did not handle my emotions well for the first 3 months.
Month 4- By month 4 I realized that breast feeding was not my cup of tea. Once I gave it up I never looked back with regrets. I definitely became a better mom at that point.
Month 5- I realized that there is nothing more calming and tender in this world than watching my baby sleep.
Month 6- I learned that babies aren't as expensive as I thought they would be. I am a big craigslister, yardsaler and coupon user. Most of Ace's birthday presents are from the aforementioned.
Month 7- In month 7 I learned that Ace is starting to have an opionion.... I'm not ready for that yet.
Month 8- By month 8 I realized that my old life ain't coming back and that's o.k.
Month 9- by month 9 I realized that danger lurks everywhere in our home. I guess we weren't as baby proof as we thought. Crawlers get into everything. I can't imagine what walkers get into!!
Month 10- By month 10 I realized that my plan to keep my family room looking grown up will not work. Toys WILL take over.
Month 11- By month 11 I am realizing that the anticipation of his 1st birthday is exciting yet saddening.
Month 12- By month 12 I have successfully gotten back to my prebaby weight and lost an additional 10 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


