Mommy Nirvana.

Have I mentioned yet how much I love being a mommy? It's so weird. Two years ago, Chris and I were trying to decide whether or not we even wanted children at all, and now, we can't wait to have more. When I first announced to everyone that I was pregnant, there were tons of people telling me that I was going to love it, that there was nothing like it...on and on. But until you hold your child in your arms that first time, there is no way you can understand the powerful and beautiful change that having a child brings to your life. Izzy colors my world. It's so much easier for me to be able to tell now what's important and what's not. My self-confidence has soared - I'm a MOMMY. There is nothing I could do to be better than that. That little child has brought meaning to my life, and cliches to my writing. But now the cliches have WEIGHT. Sometimes Izzy and I will be playing, and we stop for a breather. His blue eyes start to crinkle, and a faint smile plays about the corners of his lips, as he slowly turns his head towards me, until his eyes meet with mine. Instantly, we both burst into laughter. We just can't help it. Pure, unadultered joy. That's my life now.