Who Knew?

If I were asked to find the right words to describe motherhood, I would come up short. In my world, motherhood is indescribable. It has changed once again for me now that I have three children. As I look back to only having one child, I wonder how he survived since I knew nothing about this new world which I was embarking on. Dan and I were so scared trying to be parents to WCH. When we delivered JDH, we were much more relaxed and only lately have had eyes the size of quarters when trying to discipline two wonderfully different boys.

WCH is quite sensitive, emotional, verbal, and well... a typical first child. JDH is a completely different story. He is more aggressive, more cantankerous, and has no fear. Most recently, we welcomed JCH into the Hayes world and life as we know it has officially changed. After a Feb./Mar. bedrest, a 3 lb. 12 oz. blizzard March birth, and a 4.5 lb. home arrival, JCH has managed to strike down all obstacles and make me a proud mommy.

"So what was it we did before having children?" Dan recently asked me. Honestly, I don't remember what we did that was so much fun. I am glad that I can't remember what we did in our spare time because I might miss it. I think I had a clean house, a weedless garden, more adult friends without children, time on the toilet with the door closed, and longer showers. Dan and I may wish for a break now and then, but we wouldn't want a long one since we would miss our three. How did I get so lucky?