Snuggles to Spit Up

From that first moment that I saw "Pregnant" pop up on the test, I knew my life would change forever but MAN I had no idea what change meant at the time!!! After an amazingly perfect pregnancy I arrived at the hospital around 6:30am on August 16th to induce my labor. After 45 minutes of pushing, we welcomed our beautiful and healthy baby girl, Fraser Dowey Luther, into the world. The first night home was a doozy to say the least but we got the hang of parenting pretty quick :) In less than 24 hours, our family grew by 2 feet and in that moment I realized that I wasn't living for me anymore, my entire life was dedicated that that little girl forever. Now...when we go to eat, shopping or to the grocery store we load up a diaper bag with 2 bottles to be safe, paci wipes and an extra change of clothes. We make sure to crank the car so it's cooled or heated, get a blanket and load up our princess. I used to ride in the front and now, I've switched places with our bulldog so I can ride beside my daughter's car seat. I always knew babies changed your life but I guess I never really grasped how many minute daily routines that now revolve around a baby...and at times it is beyond frustrating...packing like you're going on vacation, running late because she woke up fussy and looking like a mess bc you forgot to apply makeup before you left, but when you see your beautiful baby's smile looking up at you with such love and wonder...I simply say "welcome chaos" being a mommy is worth all the lateness, spit up and constant gas from both ends :) I have came to a new understanding of routine. My new definition of the word: the small daily habits that used to be of the non important variety now become those moments that make you stand in amazement at the wonder, love and pure simplicity that is all wrapped up in a tiny human with her daddy's smile and mommy's eyes. Change never felt so good :) I thank God for allowing me to become a mom so that I can indulge in these small moments that take my breath away and make me laugh and tear up at the same time!