Life as I knew it

Life as I knew it is now over, but it's way better, albeit more sleep-deprived. I thought maybe I'd be able to blog about things other than Noah, but I started a post with that goal in mind and failed miserably. So here are some things that have been on my mind:

• I never thought I'd be so glad to get my child to take a pacifier, but when I got him to suck on it for real two days ago, I celebrated. Maybe even did a victory dance.
• My life has never revolved so wholly around the bodily functions of another person.
• Why does Noah only want to be rocked in his car seat? Isn't his swing the same? Or Mom's arms? Mom and Dad's backs are getting sore from hefting him around in that seat...
• I also meant to be the type of mom that got dressed every day. Now I'm wearing the same outfit I wore to bed last night. The same pants I have been wearing for three days.
• There's something absolutely spiritual about watching a peaceful baby sleep.
• Speaking of spiritual, when I stop and think about experiences I've had and emotions I've felt since bringing this little one into the world, I understand Heavenly Father a lot more.
• If only that understanding helped me emulate Him a little more.

The end.