The Paten Way of Life: Throwin down some new mom knowledge

A quick post of some things I have learned these past 2 months...

- I could kiss the person who invented the swaddle. Seriously. Ava may sleep swaddled until she's 18.

- You are never concerned about bowel and bladder habits as much as when you have a baby.

- Ava became better dressed than me her first day of life. Didn't think that would happen until she was a teenager.

- You could not imagine how much your life could revolve around a 6 pound little person until it happens. And you're not even sorry about it! So friends and family who I've missed phone calls or not called as much as you might want, please forgive me. I am trying so hard to be the best mommy I can be that you may just be neglected for now.

- Taking a shower every day will make you feel like a new woman! The days I did not get a shower I felt like I could not wake up and seemed to drag on and on!

- Having your child intentionally smile at you is the absolute greatest feeling on earth and makes even the crummiest of days oh so bright!

- I have never loved my husband more than I do now that we have a daughter. He is so amazingly helpful for me and is a wonderful daddy to Ava. Seeing him with her melts my heart. My life is filled with such joy right now and I am so blessed!

There are many new things I have learned in becoming a mother, but these are just a few that are on my mind now. Here's some pictures of the little lady these days. Thanks for reading!