Mom guilt

Oh man. Found a great article on CNN today: 20 things moms should never feel guilty about. I'm easily half of these. Happy reading!

Good Things

1. Will was a champion napper today! And he was smiley and happy all day. Coincidence? I think not.
2. I finished all our Christmas shopping. Presents are wrapped and ready to go.
3. A dear friend shared that she's pregnant! Yippee!

Good Things

1. Christmas pageant at church. I actually teared up thinking about how Will will be in one some day.
2. Frosting cookies with the fam. I love holiday traditions.
3. Having 20 minutes to myself to take Stella for a walk.

Good Things

1. The doctor said Will may not need a helmet! He said even seriously flat heads can round out on their own, so we're going to re-evaluate in a few weeks (I'm cautiously optimistic).
2. Will did 45 minutes of tummy time today.
3. I took Stella for a walk (good for both of us).

Good Things

1. Big, slobbery kisses from Stella after being gone for four days.
2. A child who enjoys the car. It makes travel so much easier.
3. An unexpected day off with Ben. The simplest, most ordinary days are often the best.

Good Things

1. The Minneapolis skyway system. We shopped all day without having to head out into the blizzard!
2. Grandparents. They love to change diapers and soothe crying babies.
3. Christmas carols. It's been nice to sing a few new songs to Will.

Good Things

1. Leisurely road trip with Ben and Will (I so appreciate that my child loves the car).
2. Lounging in a hotel room in downtown Minneapolis with my mom and sister.
3. Catching up with a few of my oldest friends, and finding inspiration that Will's fussiness will too subside.

Good Things

1. I read four books to Will today.
2. I exhibited exceptional patience during a especially trying bedtime fit.
3. I had coffee with a dear friend who just "gets it" (and always shares husband stories that make me laugh).

Good Things

My therapist wants me to keep a gratitude journal, in which I identify a few things that I'm thankful for or proud of every day. And since I enjoy oversharing online, I thought I'd just keep it here. Enjoy...

1. A massage appointment, courtesy of the best husband ever.
2. Lunch (and time to vent) with a friend and fellow new-mom.
3. Enjoying a beer in the name of increased milk production.
4. Celebrating Will's four month birth day.