Mommy Moments post September 8, 2008
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Yesterday was our family reunion for the Rogers side of my family, my mom’s side. We all met up at a local park for a picnic. My grandpa brought fishing poles and his canoe, mostly used by the younger kids. I wish I had a great story to share about this, but- sorry. Lots of fun, though. Becca and I, along with my sister, Shannon, went wading in the creek. Becca loved it. Bare toes all over the slimey rocks. Once she got used to it, she didn’t want back out.
Yesterday was also Shannon’s birthday. Hurray! Twenty years old. I made her a duck cake. She’s kind of obsessive about rubber ducks. But she’s also the coolest Aunt ever, probably due, in part, to the fact that Becca is also a little obsessive about ducks.
Later in the day, I ran into some friends from Life Before Baby. I used to work with Chad at Applebee’s, (we were both cooks,) and his girlfriend, Kayla, was a teller at my bank. They’re expecting a baby, in March, and I am beyond thrilled for them.
Which kind of brings me to the point of this post. (Boy, took me long enough, huh?) Hanging out with family, catching up with old friends… I realize how much having a baby changes you. Not just your lifestyle, or how you see yourself, but who you are. I like to believe I am a better person now- more understanding, easier going. Also a lot more aware of everything and everyone around me. I read the news more often. I care more about what’s going on in the world.
I wish I could have explained this to Chad and Kayla. But they wouldn’t believe it until it happens to them.
I know.