I have 3 sister-in-laws (sisters-in-law?) who have 3, 4, and 5 children. I don't know how they manage to brush their teeth, let alone make a meal. Before Austin was born, I remember each of them giving me suggestions and telling me things about what it would be like to be a mom. Honestly, I don't remember everything because at the time, I didn't realize how important the things were that they told me and how real they would become. I have great respect for all moms. It took living in their shoes to actually understand and appreciate them to the extent they deserve. Moms are awesome. Of course you have your awkward and weird moms out there, but still, the work they do is unbelievably impressive!
Even though I couldn't repeat all that my 'sisters' told me, I really appreciate them caring enough to fill me in. I also appreciate each of them giving us so many useful things for Austin-toys, diapers, wipes, bottles, spoons, bibs, a car seat, bases, pack-n-plays, high chairs, a pump, a tub, and CLOTHES! We have been blessed in many ways, and one of those is that we have only bought Austin 2 outfits-swimming trunks and his Christmas outfit. Oh, and we bought him a Washington Redskins shirt. Of course all 3 of those things were on an incredible sale :)
Anyway, I think being a resident student who is taking 18 credits makes being a mom and wife very tiring. I'm excited for the summer when I won't be in school and won't have a job, but instead I'll be able to spend every single day with my baby boy! No homework will get in the way, no practicum will need to be completed a few hours each week, no need to set aside 20 minutes to take Austin to the babysitter before I go to class, no waking up at 4am to study, and no riding my bike or walking to class. No school also means that there will be no dishes piled up on the kitchen counter, no trash piled up on the back porch, no un-vacuumed house, clean sheets every week, and clean laundry every other day!
I have already made a list of to-dos for the summer. I usually make lists every day during the semester, but those lists are things I don't want to do, but have to do. My summer list is full of things I want to do! Austin and I are going to have such a good time while daddy is away at work. And Stephen will come home each night to a homemade meal after a long day's work. Summer 2013 will be a win-win-win situation for all 3 of us!
Austin is already crawling so I'm sure summer will have its craziness with it, but I am hoping that it will include a little more time to do the things that I love-like spending time with my baby and with my man :)
