As you can see, Ally has been working on potty training recently. We are definitely not 100%, but the end is in sight! I am very excited not to buy diapers anymore =)Especially with my husband gone right now, I have had my hands full. Let's just say that bedtime is my favorite time of day, since she is at least a consistent sleeper.
I honestly believe that I will not be one of those people that can have many children and be mentally stable. As wonderful as my daughter is, and as much as I LOVE being a mom, I have days that I just wonder how other people do it. I am beginning to feel that there are more members of my family that have not arrived yet (at least one) but I am looking forward to a large gap in age between Ally and the next one. I really feel that it has taken me two full years to recover, emotionally and physically, from being pregnant the first time. I am finally back to my normal self and my normal activities. While I am not "baby hungry" yet, I am definitely getting closer to the idea of having another one.
I grew up in a large family and always thought that I would have one too. I love children and have been involved with groups of them in every aspect of my life. From babysitting to coaching to my degree in Elementary Education, I really enjoy working with children. In church I have always a leader of the younger generation. While my public involvement has not changed, I do like to have my private home life under control. I don't think that I have a "difficult child" but I do think that my personality requires a certain lack of chaos for me to function correctly.
Despite my limitations, I am determined to be the best mom I can be for my child.
3 comments:
I think you are the greatest mom! Ally is one of the smartest little girls I have ever met and she's not even 2! I know the feeling of needing less chaos to function. Keep up the good work! And I hope I'm able to witness when you decide to have another one!
I really thought Ally was almost 3 and now I'm blown away that she is not even 2 yet!! She's one smart cookie! I agree that I used to think having a huge family was the only thing for me! Now I'm starting to realize it's a lot of work to be a parent and there's no rule that says all your kids should be close together! You are a great mommy and whenever it's time for the next one, you'll be ready to go!
Your such a good mom! I've never seen anyone so patient and loving as you are with Ally. Ally is a lucky girl. But I totally agree, I've been reconsidering the number of children I want also, my mental health just can't handle 10 kids!
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