Blooming

In the next six weeks our lives will take a drastic turn.  We will be welcoming our new babers and could not be more excited!  Our situation is unique (who's isn't) and we cannot wait for the unexpected twists that this new life will bring to our world.  When we began dating, and over the duration of our relationship, we have lived as joint custody parents.  We have Gentry 50% of the time and live as newlyweds, with no kiddos at home, 50% of the time.  What that means for us is we run most errands, watch 'grown-up' TV, and have date nights on the evenings that we do not have Gentry.  Half of our weekends we are able to sleep in and do things that we otherwise may rearrange to accommodate our feisty three year old.  On the days we do have Gentry, we plan family outings, make toddler crafts and ensure each and every moment is about him.

A little over a year ago, on March 15, 2012, I wrote a blog titled 'Part-Time Parent', where I illustrated the struggles and confusions I felt regarding joint custody parenting.  I'm not really sure many can relate to our situation, but it can be delicate, fragile, and challenging on any given day.  It is the reality The Hub and I have come to know and love embrace, but are so ready to make the transition to full-time parents.

Full-time parenting, although I absolutely despise calling it that, means sleepless nights ALL the time, not half the time.  It means diaper changing, wiping tears, tending to boo boo's and tried patience ALL of the time.  It means no 'grown-up' TV til the kiddos are in bed, errands with a cranky baby, forgetting the diaper bag on family outings, ALL THE TIME!  It means hectic mornings, running late, messy meals, extra laundry, and the list goes on...and on...and on.  The only word I can truly describe the way I am feeling is ready.  So completely, and with every ounce of my soul, ready to welcome baby Deacon and welcome our new life.

As spring pops up all around us, I cannot help but feel as though it is a fitting precursor to the new journey we are about to embark on.