I can’t believe Giuliana is approaching 6 months in just a few short days. Some weeks were long, some flew by, but reflecting back on half a year–every minute was worth it. Being a mother is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles / experiences of my life. I lay here writing this post while my little munchie is asleep in her crib. She makes the sweetest sighs and even hums while she sleeps. I look at her and know I had to do so many things right in life to be granted the opportunity to be her mommy. Watching the changes week by week and experiencing life through her eyes is so exciting. She now babbles all morning long, mimics me when I stick my tongue out in a playful manner, opens her mouth when I ask for a kiss, eats her toes, pushes up on her arms, sits up by herself (for a few seconds), and actually started solid foods this week (oatmeal, banana, and puréed pumpkin). She’s such a good eater!

She celebrated her first Halloween dressed up as Snow White and a pumpkin. Enjoyed her first long day with family for Thanksgiving. And met Santa Claus while soaking up all the attention she received from the crowd. It’s been an awesome 6 months. However, I’d be lying if I made it seem as if it was all picture perfect. Sure we captured some great pictures but not without a little chaos. Each time an outing is scheduled, strategic planning takes place. Such as packing the diaper bag, getting baby ready, making sure enough milk is available, if not a pumping schedule is needed, then rush to get myself ready, and then out the door we go. By the time I reach the car, I’m usually already exhausted!

David is more laid back. Perhaps because his main duties are to wake up, feed himself, walk the dogs, and get ready. Half the time I know he looks at me like a crazy woman for being so tired and wonders what’s so hard about parenthood?  But don’t worry, I let him really help out when it matters most–at night! When he’s sleeping peacefully and Giuliana wakes up crying, yup you better believe I give him a little nudge and request for him to get up to put her back to sleep. Most of the time he does it without a gripe or moan. All joking aside, David is a wonderful husband and daddy. Couldn’t imagine this journey without him, truly.

But…lately I started asking for a bit more help around the house though. To all the women who work, come home to take care of the baby, make dinner, and clean house after it all…you’re my hero! I just don’t have the energy for all of that–every single day. A few days a week, sure. Everyday, heck no! I have stressed myself out trying to do it all but why? These days I’m working smarter, not harder. I delegate and it works out wonderfully. I recommend it to all the mom’s out there.

Gazing out to the next 6 months, I’m going to try to be a bit more “go with the flow.” Cheers to embracing the chaos. Let’s see where this takes me.