25 Things I have Learned from being a Mother

These are a few things being Olive's Mommy has taught me.

1. Love is not just a word. It is a feeling, a way of life, a reason for living, and a reason for dying.
2. You can enjoy doing things you really dont want to do.
3. Pretty much any "chore" can be made into a game. Taking out the toys can be just as fun and putting them back.
4. A baby hug can undo all the hurt in the world.
5. Patience is key. Do not loose it!
6. Touching poop WILL NOT kill you. It is also something to celebrate.
7. Dragging your feet while walking to the bathroom at night will save you some pain. Tiny toys hurt SOOO much more than bigs one when stepped on.
8. Shoes are optional, fighting it is just a waste of effort. Taking off your child's shoes in the car will save you a Battle you won't win.
9. There isn't just one right way. Sometimes the husband IS right.
10. Laughing instead of yelling will get your frustration out quicker. And it will usually cause your child to stop throwing a fit and laugh too.
11. Wanting to punch the lady at the checkout line for calling your girl a boy is completely normal. But don't act on it.
12. Needing a bath half way through the day means your doing everything right. And if your child needs a bath half way through the day it means they are having fun.
13. Holding the door open for the Mom with the stroller will make her day. Being there and doing that makes you respect other Moms SOO much more.
14. Doctor visits are never short. and usually don't go as planned, bring a snack and some toys.
15. Nothing will cure your blues better than laying on the floor and playing legos with your child. It's better than any cold beer.
16. There is no greater love than a love a Mother has for her daughter. It's true.
17. Not everything has to be perfect. And most of the time NOTHING will be perfect.
18. Time-outs are not just for children.
19. It will take less than an hour for someone to spill something on your laundry fresh bed sheets. It's inevitable.
20. Naptime works better than a "refresh" button. If your kid wakes up grumpy, it wasn't a long enough nap.
21. Being a "daddy's girl" isn't a bad thing. Nothing is sweeter than seeing your daughter and her dad bond.
22. Marriage gets harder when you have children, but it also becomes more meaningful.
23. Breasts have more than one use.
24. You don't need a road map, just look at my stomach! Stretch marks are not something to be ashamed of, they are battle wounds.
25. A womans body is a complete miracle. We create, house, nourish, comfort, and birth babies... who else can do that!?