25 things about me as a Mother

I was tagged a few days ago and just got around to doing this. I already have done this in the past so instead of rehashing much of what I already said I decided to take it in a different way... These are 25 things about me as a Mother the good and the bad.

1. The day Avery was born I finally found my purpose in life.

2. I am very protective of her, I want to be with her 24 /7 and be in charge of everything she does. If someone else tries to step in to tell her what to do I become very mad (except with my mom or DH) I believe I know best and no one will tell me otherwise or you will get an ear full.

3. I love to snuggle, I would have Avery sleep with us every night, but DH has trouble sleeping then, she did sleep with us for over a year 8 months to 2 1/2. I loved every minute of it. We do sometimes let me sleep with us on weekends.

4. My favorite time of the day is when Avery comes over to our bedroom in the morning and gives me morning hugs and kisses and takes over the bed like it is her own.

5. I secretly (well not too secretly) wish I was a Stay at home Mom. I feel some guilt about working but know it is not an option for us for me to stay home, I am thankful she is with my mom instead - the next best thing to myself. She is the only other person I trust fully with her.

6. Every time Avery hits a new milestone I am torn between excitement and sadness.

7. I am horrible at feeding her breakfast (Avery is not a morning person either- she can lay in our bed after greeting us in the morning for hours if we let her) during the week she normally eats breakfast at my Mom's house on school days I allow her to eat dry cereal in our bed (this is a trait I got from my own Mother)

8. I love taking her everywhere I go in order to teach her things about the world, letting her have new experiences and all the things I love SHOPPING and EATING OUT! Even if it is to the food store it is a teachable moment. Again I want to be with her 100% of the time.

9. I so love that she is 100% girl b/c the tomboy stuff would have drove me nuts (hoping the next one is girly too)

10. I am very good at negotiating with her, and usually give in b/c she is good at it too.

11. I play reverse psychology all the time.

12. I love being pregnant not just because I can be fat and it is still cute, but because I have my baby with me all day long all to myself.

13. I am so excited that Avery is excited for her sister, she is always looking out for her. making sure I am careful not to fall or telling Daddy to not hurt her sister when he rubs my belly.

14. I love that Avery loves pajama days because I love them too.

15. I pray Avery will continue NOT to be a picky eater (DH and his side is picky) and I am not, it makes for meals to be much easier.

16. I love to see Avery play with DH, it makes me fall in love with him all over again.

17. I worry about Avery's health and well being everyday.

18. I am very lax in my discipline.

19. I think my child (as most Mothers do) is the cutest thing ever, I tell her everyday how pretty she is, she hates it.

20. I love shopping for my "girls" would rather shop for them then myself.

21. I love to do art projects with Avery, it allows me to color and be a kid again.

22. I do not have much patience for board games, even though we play them all the time, Avery loves them.

23. I would do anything for my child, anything.

24. I sometimes let the housework slide because I rather be spending all my time with Avery instead.

25. Avery is the love of my life, and is saddens me that she may be moving away from me someday - I pray we remain close and have a special mother daughter relationship. I am also looking forward to that same relationship with the next one, I am hoping to be very close to my girls.