I wanted to start a blog to share all the joy there is in Motherhood. The "love like never known before" and "love at first sight... well even at first kick" the belly movements and silly comments... hell I could have talked about the unwanted belly molesting and the accidental dinner farts!
I wanted to share my pregnancy experiences, concerns, fears, joys..... and embrace the overall experience that there is with being a mom.... no BECOMING a mother.I wanted to talk about how Sergio was born - the event that last 30 hours and involved jokes, a cervical hammer, a kitten parade, yogurt pretzels, Seinfeld, and cherry flavored ice.
I would have loved to share with everyone the moments when I first saw myself and my husband in our sons eyes... with his giggles and growls... his determination and ability to eat more than me in a given day (and only weighing 18 lbs.)
But how do I do this? I am so used to blogging about food - and Bargain Bites has grown to more than that so I'm working on a new name....thoughts?
Gosh in the short time I've been a mother I have changed so much. Less wine (gasp) and late night TV and more organic foods, GMO protests, and vocalized rights for breastfeeding moms... did motherhood evoke my inner hippy?
I've traded my bar nights to boob fights.... my wine collection for spill proof sippy cups... my mornings went from high heels and corporate living to mommy sit ups and baby talk.Hell it's safe to say I switched from cooking 5 course gourmet meals with rock solid presentation and candles that accent the meal to pureeing organic pears, apples, and sweet potatoes... which I will add is very exciting and could be romantic if you want a spoonful to taste the masterpiece! (mind the breast milk I add to some!)
I wanted to and just didn't know how. I mean does anyone read those things? Knowing my family... probably no.. I don't know.... Knowing my friends... Well I don't know there either because life has taken me to so many places that I often don't even know who I know anymore. It's hard being away from your foundation and friends. It's fun meeting new people but then it's also hard because for us, we moved again. And this time I'm staying at home to take care of our son, so it's even harder to meet people....
Thank god for social media (when I'm aware how to use it best) and mothers online to connect with. I feel closer to people I may never have met in person because we have bonded over being mothers. Call me crazy, call me stereotypical, but it's actually pretty awesome.
And you know what? I love it all. and would never go back. So the hell with it. I started a new blog, it's just about life and family. It's just me writing about silly things and talking about mom stuff... and let's be honest here. Mom stuff can be really cool too.
Much love,
Aimee
