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Uncategorized | March 10, 2014

Now that I’m a mom…..

Now that I’m a mom…..
 I HATE time changes. They are the worst.
My days are filled with way more laughter than ever before.
I have either food, dried snot, or a sticker on my clothing at all times. The same can be said for my child.
I can recite ALL THE BOOKS from memory.
I don’t sleep. Ever. 
There are foot prints on my coffee table, crayon on my couch, and peanut butter on my cabinets. 
I can make a meal out of cheese, smooshed blackberries, applesauce, and graham crackers.
I can do my makeup and hair in under 20 minutes.
I have a granola bar, applesauce, crayons, wipes, and a toy car in my purse at all times.
My patience has increased by at least 100%.
But I love it. Every minute, even the hard ones. I’ve never been so tired…yet I wake up missing my boy. My house has never been so full of laughter…or so messy yet beautiful at the same time. The same can be said about me. 
This mom job…it’s the best.


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  1. Chrissy@SimpleJoysBlog says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Sweet and true post!

  2. Bridget says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    yes yes yes!! Luckily for me, Turner was not even affected by the time change yesterday. Yes, he slept in (since the time did change) but he still went to bed @ the same time last night. I got so lucky!!!

  3. Charlotte says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    The patience, yes, never thought this type A would be sooo patient or calm!

  4. hello erin says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    I think we're the only parents who love time changes over here!! And I couldn't agree more- this mom thing is pretty damn awesome.

  5. connie says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Your a wonderful Mom Julie. Hudson is a lucky little boy.

  6. Jess Norden says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Soooo true…great post!! Hudson is so lucky to have you as his mom!! Patience and the ability to oversee the huge messes/food stains everywhere are so important (and make your life so much less stressful)!!!

  7. Tiffany says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    This could not be more true! Lol

  8. Katie says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Love this post! Couldn't agree more.

  9. Amanda {Kids and Cabernet} says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Haha, I LOVE this, you speak TRUTH!! xo

  10. Colleen Sullivan says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Absolutely agree 🙂

  11. Carolyn says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    HAHAHAHA! So true! 🙂 Weston decided that he should "stay on schedule" by waking up at the same time he always does, even though it was technically an hour earlier. WTH baby?!?!?!

  12. Courtney @ Shiraz In My Sippy Cup says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Us mommas know how to rock it! I've learned how to do more with one hand than I ever imagined possible after having my daughter. The struggle is real, lol. Have a great week!

  13. Jenny says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    The mess is what makes the laughs! Such a fun sweet post! I love it! I'm totally with you on how motherhood gives you patience – I never would have believed it if someone had told me that. I also love that white/navy top you have on that I just bought 🙂

  14. Sarah @ The Not Quite Military Wife says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I hear ya on the time change!! The little ones just don't get it and continue to wake up at the crack of dawn…ugh.

  15. "B" says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    Haha. Time changes suck both in the fall and in the spring. UGH. Luckily I just missed out having TWO kiddos to deal with during the time change. I am already dreading the fall back ONE! Hudson and you are so stinking cute! Love this. Being a mom is the BEST thing EVER!

  16. Luisa says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    These pics are ah-may-zing! I especially love the one with him on the couch with one sock off and replaced with the sticker. 🙂

  17. Megan says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Great post, loved this! Kuddos for the 20 minute hair & makeup, please share your secrets! 🙂

    xo
    Megan
    Hello Newlywed Life Blog

  18. Stacie says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    I think this is my favorite post of yours. So relatable and so humble:) thanks for the smile!

  19. Erin LFF says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I love this 🙂 You and Hudson are just adorable and I look up to you as a mother too, you are rockin' at it! 🙂

  20. Tiffany @ This Whole House says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    totally agree and such a sweet post to all the mommies out there. and you still look amazing even with the 20 minute makeup and hair job 🙂 🙂

  21. Ali Damron says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    Love this!! I've never been more tired yet more full of love!

  22. V @ X-tremely V says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    I 100% agree with this post! Love it! It is a tough job being a mom, but it is absolutely the best!!!

  23. Courtney Sweet says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Great post! DST is the worst though.

  24. Ashley Mione says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Couldn't agree with this post more!

  25. Laura {happily ever} Parker says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Oh I LOVE me some DLS!! Haha but I already said it to someone else ask me how I feel next March!

  26. Courtney Wilson says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Well said. Ditto. And Amen. 🙂

  27. Jessica says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Love EVERY. SINGLE. THING. about this post. Beautifully written, sweet girl. And so true. Especially the no sleeping part:)

  28. Jessica says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Love EVERY. SINGLE. THING. about this post. Beautifully written, sweet girl. And so true. Especially the no sleeping part:)

  29. Jodi says

    March 11, 2014 at 12:03 am

    Being a mom is just so much fun!

  30. Ashley @ Life on the Parsons Farm says

    March 11, 2014 at 3:53 am

    You are too right! I love being a mom. I miss my daughter when I go to bed because she is in her crib in her room. Sometimes it's more than I can handle so I go grab her and bring her into be with us so I can cuddle her and have her close!!

    atparsons.blogspot.com

  31. Jamie Lynn says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I totally agree! Best job in the world, hands down.

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