All's quiet on the home front...for now. Today I got home a little early from work. Daddy had just put Soren down for his nap (don't ask why...it is a long story) so when I got home everything was really quiet. In some ways I really missed seeing my ray of sunshine when I walked through the door and in some ways it was nice to just sit down and collect my thoughts. After a 3.5 hour nap, Mr. Butter awoke and the thunder began. He woke up in the worst mood. He did not want to get out of bed, he absolutely did not want his diaper changed, and he definitely did not want to eat! After much coaxing and waiting and reading books, I made incremental steps to get all those things done (out bed, changed diaper, and dinner). What a feat.

Regardless of how crazy the day or the mood, I am so glad to have my son and my husband in my life. It makes me so sad that some people have such a hard time bringing the joy of child in the life, and worse than that, some people never get to experience the joy of child. I feel priviledged every day to have our son - the good, the bad, and the ugly. It has been the most blessed experience EVER! While each day is not perfect according to the world, it is perfect to me! I honestly still love changing his diaper, well, mostly! Every chance to interact with him is wonderful - the great opportunity to teach, to love, to nuture.

I know this post may make some people roll their eyes, but I think it is important for each parent to consider the moments with our children joys rather than burdens. As parents we are granted with the greatest gift and the greatest challenge - to raise another human being. I plan to fully embrace it.