Lessons Learned

I have been a mom for 9 days and have learned quite a bit in that time.  Here is just a sampling:

• Bathtime is hard.  Baths are generally too short, I use the wrong shampoo, or sometimes even the wrong tub.   
• Bedtime is harder.    Every night he wants to sleep in our bed.  This is not an option. 
• Paddy is finally learning to play fetch by watching us play football in the back yard.   
• It is hard playing football with my son and fetch with Paddy at the same time. 
• Band aids make everything better. 
• Junior is super smart.  He quickly learned that we write down things we need to buy at the store on a chalk board.  He has written down a Lego batmobile and washcloths as apparently we do not have enough of these.  
• I need to figure out more creative ways to say no. 
• It is very difficult to hear some of the things he has to say.   I imagine this is only going to get harder as he learns to trust us more and shares more.
• I'm a little jealous that he seems to be calling Dave "dad" periodically but I'm still not mom.   
• Spontaneous hugs are awesome.  We don't get them frequently but when we do they rock.  
• He takes after me in that he loves photography. Here is a photo he took on our first family vacation.