We eat. We play. We laugh. We live.

Allow this to be my late Mother's Day post. :) Or perhaps my early birthday post.

Since the day we brought LBB home from the hospital (and what a joyous day it was!), life has never been the same. And, since I recently hit my "stride" as a mommy and Dear Sweet Hubby has hit his "stride" as a daddy, life is one exciting, joyful, memorable moment after another.

I'm sure you know what I mean by "stride"...when you have those days more often than not that you know you love that little baby so much, but "Why in the world did God trust me with this? How do I do this!?!?!" Those days when you try so hard but still have nothing done at the end of the day...and then...all of a sudden....

Life. Is. Easier.

You feel 10,000 times more confident in your parenting abilities. You actually get things done during the day. And you realize: "I can do this. And I can do this well!" That, my bloggy friends, is what I mean by hitting my "stride."So, since Dear Sweet Hubby and I have hit our stride, we are enjoying our moments with LBB even more...which, honestly, I didn't think was possible.

LBB and I spend our days blissfully (that is truly the best way to describe it.) Sure, there are rough days when he has three incredibly dirty diapers or he is a fussbucket for 2 hours at night because he just doesn't want to go to sleep. But even those moments make up the whole experience. And the whole experience is good!

I think back to what I would be doing a year ago. I was dreaming about what our days would be like. Worrying about how good a mom I would be. And anticipating the day I could hold LBB in my arms. And, now, thankfully, I get to cherish every moment of the day with him (even those 2 am cuddles). I know I am a good mom and have learned to stop doubting myself. And, I get to hold LBB in my arms and cuddle regularly! What could be better than that?

The answer, friends, is nothing. Nothing compares to holding your child in your arms and know that they have taken your heart and you'll never get it back or want it back. Nothng compares to sitting at the dining table as you feed your little one and chatter back in forth as carrots fly all over the place. And nothing...absolutely nothing...can compare to the joy I feel when LBB smiles at me and the serenity I feel when he falls asleep in my arms. :)