Monday, August 15, 2011

Owen was born... and

1. Where I once believed I was fearless, I now find myself afraid.
2. The sacrifices I thought I would have to make no longer seem like sacrifices.
3. I respect my body so much more ... look what it did!
4. I respect my parents and love them in a new way.
5. I find that Owen's pain feels much worse than my own. (I cry when he cries)
6. My heart breaks much more easily.
7. I think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.
8. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please me. (Hooray for poop!)
9. I look at Owen in the mirror instead of myself.
10. My love has becomes limitless, a superhuman power. I would do ANYTHING for that baby.
11. I finally realize that true joy doesn't come from "things".
12. I know what time the sun comes up.
13. I realize that the belly I can't seem to get rid of is totally worth having.
14. I no longer rely on a clock — Owen now sets my schedule.
15. Norman and Lola-who used to sleep in the bed-have now found themselves sleeping in the floor.
16. I have learned that taking a shower is a luxury.
17. I find myself wanting to make this world a better place. 
18. I now believe in love at first sight.
19. I can no longer watch the news because every story I see breaks my heart. 
20. I just plain love life more - everything has come together and is so much better because of one tiny person and my love for them. 
Love, Caitlin

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