Papa and Sasha @ Hogle Zoo
Sasha's hair static :) "I am Electric " :)
Watch out World for this new Diva
Sasha having fun on Aunt Johnnie's Horse
Sasha loves to draw! This is a portrait of herself
I go through these cycles where there is a lot to talk about, and certainly there is always. Sometimes I cannot write because of the novelty of being a new mom. I feel it is important to keep going forward with blogging events as they arrive. Today I would like to share what mommy hood has contributed to my "New"life.
Before the adoption I didn't realize how much my life would change i.e. having a 4 year old entering your life with no preparedness( Now I didn't really expect our Love and Logic class, and books set us for life). I am almost 35 years old, and we never expected to have any children-so hey why worry? I went from working 58+ hours with 2 jobs and independent financial freedom, to working only weekends as a Hairstylist with instantly being dependent on my husband. I am now a full time mommy. That was a HUGE change. I gave up crossfit(Temporarily, and yes I will be back), morning single shot latte's, freedom to travel, nights out with our friends..well I guess less nights out now..my appearance..you name it, it has changed. This hasn't impacted me negatively though. In the last 3 months, I have gained so much. First, Scott and I have grown closer as a couple experiencing many unique adventures. The trip to Ukraine was big for us, and I think both of us would consider doing it again in a heart beat. Realize that there are lots of children there that need loving families, and let me tell you-they have BIG hearts-just sayin' :) Secondly, Here we have this beautiful little girl before us. I have to ask myself on a daily basis, "What are we going to learn today". Someone told me recently that a Zen master told her that children are our best teachers. Mine is enlightening me one new virture every moment of the day. I cannot be to hard on myself knowing that parenthood hasn't even granted me three months yet. Alexandra "Sasha" brings light into any life she is introduced to.
Ultimately, we favor each day that is spent with Sasha. Maybe even the tantrums, the testing, the occasional despotic-"What do you expect from the only child?" my husband claims. Does that make him an enabler? :) The good outweighs the bad, and something that I have to tell myself while taking a time-out is time and patience.
