the upside (down).

i feel like my last blog was a little bit of  a downer, albeit honest. so to balance things out, i'm making myself acknowledge the more positive, rewarding aspects of being a mother, along with some visuals to cheer me up if i'm ever in need.



being called 'mommy,' 'mama,' and being told that i'm loved every single day.

two year old and three month old smiles. they're the best.

being able to provide the sole nourishment via my breasts for my infant son and watching him grow to be stronger and healthy, every single day.



taking my toddler to the park and watching him fearlessly explore.

never going to bed alone at night. even when the queen is fully packed with four bodies.

watching my infant son go nuts with his crazy kicking legs in the bath.

holidays are pretty awesome now.

watching my two year old nail the alphabet with his new flash cards for the first time (both first time seeing the cards and first time mom realized he knew the alphabet by sight) ever last week was a pretty amazing feeling.

making chocolate chip cookies and feeling like martha stewart.

nap time. individually and as a family. ALL of the snuggles.