I must say, I rock the MOMBIE ZOMBIE look pretty darn well these days! I used to be mortified if I even thought about leaving the house without make-up on. Now?! It's a GOOD day if I can get one eye covered in mascara!
Let's start with the highly scientific and educational definition of a MOMBIE: I will be referring to the highly accredited Urban Dictionary for my facts.
URBAN DICTIONARY DEFINITION OF MOMBIE:
a woman who has a child and becomes a different person than she was before; her conversations all revolve around toilet training, feeding schedules, and the occasional housework; so-called because there's a certain glazed look in the eyes and she appears to have been brainwashed
EXAMPLE: (Dana used to be pretty cool and loved talking about politics. Since she had her baby, though, she's a total Mombie--I asked what she thought of Obama and she looked at me blankly and asked if that was a type of stroller..
Can anyone relate?!?
When my first daughter, Avery Joy was born, it was the greatest moment of our lives! Davin (my husband) and I were blissfully unaware of the amount of time and energy it takes to keep a tiny human being alive. The amount of STUFF alone that one tiny person needs (or society says they need) was unfathomable! We both had HUGE expectations about what being a mom or dad looked like and we quickly realized, to meet those needs, means we would have to acquire some superpowers, and both of us knew we were no superhero's! I have never felt closer to God then when I became a parent!
I have so many precious memories of Davin and I's first days with baby Avery! It wasn't long and we were no longer raising a baby, but a toddler...and then our second bundle of joy came, Ms. Mila Grace! Our quiver is, as they say, FULL! We are currently in the midst of raising 2 kids under 2 years old! May the good Lord give us favor!
For me, parenting a toddler and a newborn has blown my mind! I just can't even believe that anyone makes it out alive!
The first few weeks (ok, months) after becoming a mom of two was complete chaos. Pretty hysterical to think about now.
I just wrote a few thoughts down...a simple poem to semi express myself. :)
Up all night, with little sleep,
It's 10am, don't make a peep.
Baby's sleeping,
Toddler's screaming.
What's a mom to do?
Reading books, making lunch
something stinks, I have a hunch...
wiping butts, noses too,
giving baths. do I live in a ZOO???
Kissing boo-boo's while reading twitter,
it's my only sanity....can we get a sitter?
Feeling crazy, like a zombie,
I wouldn't trade it,
I'm a MOMMY!
Mila is turning 4 months next week, my oldest, Avery will be 20 months the week after. It's all going so fast!! I have left the fetal position, the crying fits are now to a minimum. I actually make it through the day with a smile on my face and joy in my heart. I have come to realize that the good Lord has blessed me with these 2 beautiful ladies, and has given them to me to teach ME how to be a better person. To be more like Christ! I am looking forward to teaching these girls all that I know, but something tells me that I am going to learn so much more than they ever will! God has certainly begun a beautiful break down of my selfish desires, and in it's place he has put a new joy in my heart for 2 tiny human beings, who cannot survive without me. They call me, MOM and THAT is a privilege.
I hope you enjoy my daily blogs about the real, the raw, the beautiful life I lead...being a Mombie! and when all else fails...there's coffee!
xo,
Kristin
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