Time Well Wasted

"Time well wasted, and there's no way I'd trade a few more things that I could've crossed off my list for a day that I'll never forget... I didn't get a thing done, but I sure soaked up every minute of the memory we were making, and I count it all as time well wasted..."

I was listening to Brad Paisley and this song came on my iPod. It served as a reminder to me to soak up my days at home with my little boy while I have them. Suddenly going from working woman to stay-at-home mom has been fairly difficult for me. I am used to going, going, going, and not really taking much of a break. I'm definitely not used to sitting at home most of the time! Even on days I don't feel well or Jackson is fussy, I get antsy to get out of the house and be productive!

He is growing so quickly! He is already three weeks old, and his looks are changing so fast. He is really filling out and his little personality is coming out more and more.

I will not wish these days away.
I will cherish each sleepless night, each screaming fit, and each dirty diaper.
I will not worry about the laundry on the floor or dishes in the sink.
I will focus on my sweet boy while he is this size... the dishes and laundry can wait.

I know that my maternity leave will be, sadly, very short, and that very soon I'll look back on these days and wonder where the time went. So, for now, I will lay down my needs, wants, and OCD tendencies and enjoy each moment with my sweet one