You Know You're a Parent When . . .

Today Eli turns 3 weeks. I can't believe how fast time is flying. It's like he has always been here and I hardly remember what it was like without him. With that being said, there are definitely times I do realize how much our life has changed.

1. It now takes 2 full hours to get Eli and myself half-way presentable to go in public. Then I only have about an hour to spend in public!
2. I feel refreshed and rejuvenated on 4 straight hours of sleep
3. I have always liked big purses but now I have the biggest one ever -- a diaper bag
4. My backseat is no longer usable for clients. That is of course if they don't mind a big carseat base and jungle animal mirror.
5. I go 3-4 days between trips in a car or sometimes even going outside
6. Spit-up, pee, and other bodily functions no longer bother me
7. We talk to our parents almost every day.
8. I think the biggest change is our weekends. I will give you a brief run-down of this past Friday and Saturday night.
   

Friday Night:

• We had a meal delivered to our house -- not from Papa John's or China Express. Thanks Brian and Cassie!
• We attempted to watch a movie but ended up watching a little baby make faces
• Gave Eli his first bath -- he did not enjoy it. See the pictures below!
  

Saturday:

• We slept in until 7:00am.
• Went on a walk with the whole family -- Brent, myself, Eli, Jewels and Tawny. It was an adventure!
• Played with Eli and ignored all the chores piling up. Brent did mow the backyard!
• We both attempted to sit by the pool. Attempted key word -- Eli would not stay down, but it gave us a chance to use the baby monitors.
• Another great meal delivered to us (thanks Justin and Courtney) - again not by Domino's, a teenager at a drive-thru or a weird concoction from our pantry.
• In bed by 9:30pm

Of course the positives outweigh the negatives and all the changes are for the better!