Live Long (in the moment) And Prosper

I had an "aha" moment this morning while drinking my first cup o' joe. In fact, most of my clear thoughts these days are fueled by the sweet, sweet nectar of caffeine. I thought hard about what kind of mommy I am now, and what kind of mommy I want to be. Deep thoughts for 5am, eh?

I suppose I am considered to be a zany, non-traditional parent. I was tsked at while breastfeeding in the park one day, not because my feedbags were exposed, but because was telling my daughter to "EAT DA BOOBIE". When Sadie is being loud, I ask her to kindly "shut her pie hole". Probably not the best thing to teach your child, as I can already see her kindergarten teacher cracking up as our daughter politely asks her fellow classmate to "please, shut his pie hole". So I'm a bit coo-coo bananas. What mother isn't? At least Sadie will grow up with a sense of humor.

But back to my "aha" moment. After thinking about ways I can improve my parenting skills, I came to the most important one of all. To live, and to parent, in the moment.

My husband and I nostalgically reminisce about our daughter's her first few weeks on this planet. How small and cuddly she was (not to mention immobile and quiet!). These days she has more ants in her pants than I do and has a problem controlling THE VOLUME OF HER VOICE. We also find ourselves anxiously awaiting the days when Sadie can crawl, walk, talk, get a job, etc. I know it's important to reflect on your hatchling's journey and encourage him/her to develop, but now I'm trying my very best to stop and smell the roses...er...baby poop. I want to enjoy each and every moment with our Sadester. As you know, they grow up so fricken' fast.

So tomorrow morning while Sadie is snapping both of my bra straps simultaneously with her hand and foot, I will urge myself to be in the moment and smile. She is perfect now, and everyday is my favorite Sadie day.