If you could please send a formal request and I'll put you in my sched.

Being a mom to me means life never being what is once was.
So I haven't written according to schedule, I do want to apologize to my 6 fans out there, ;). But in my defense, life has taken on its own life. The life of before with time and space to do nothing and being able to drop what I'm doing with a moment's notice is gone.
Our whole life is officially Mr. Brayden, or at least it feels like it at times. We were asked to go out last minute a bit ago, and we were like, sorry, we need a tad more notice to set up a sitter, or make appropriate accommodations. WHAT? I felt soooo old. Life of spontaneity was gone. I can honestly say the life of a parent... I didn't get it till I got it, ya know.
Luckily we are so blessed with my parents and a couple great sitters, so this is not me complaining, but it's just a warning to parents-to-be that you'll definitely need to prepare for a life of flexible behavior, or un-flexible behavior. And although at times it will feel like you're overwhelmed with everything "parenting" involves, I would also like to say that this really cool life has also just begun. Like my mother in law always asks, "Isn't it hard to imagine your life without this little person? It's like he's always been here." It’s true. Although weekends away and all nighters will be harder to come by in the future, little times like bath time and witnessing my son's first time eating ice-cream have made me realize what is actually meaningful and surprisingly fun!
If you have a sitter though, take advantage. Set up a time every week, or every other week to go out and remember who you are as an individual, not just a parent. I swear that it makes both the person and the parent stronger. Plus going out with your friends or your partner will also strengthen your relationships and remind yourself that there is life outside of yours, and maybe other people are going through their own version of chaos.
Last words…if you're a control freak, you might want to toss that to the side, because parenting will be one thing that spits in the face of your perfect system. If you don't believe me, just wait until you're in a restaurant and somehow have managed to get poop on your shirt!