Life in the north has been really eventful, like everyday. I have been doing so many different things at different places, I almost pray that I will remember everything a year from now!! Sometimes I have my geographical/weather shock because everything is so different from Texas. Texas is NOT pretty compared to these places up here, by the way.
Life has taken a different turn since last couple of days. My 2nd parents' grandchildren are in town, 3 year old (?) cute girl & an almost-17 month-old charming boy. I've babysat babies before, but that was just one day kind of deal. I began my "intense" babysitting job, or a crash course of what motherhood might be...it is exahusting.
I love having these two kids around making silly faces & them saying out-of-no-where comments. They have their extreme moments (like this morning & rest of the day), but I am thinking it's all part of growing up. Kids do get better as they grow up, right??? (Right, mom???)
I am learning so much about handling babies & finding ways to make them happy. I realized how horrible controlling strollers can be, especially when the baby is constantly crying for something (I haven't quite figured out the "what"). Holding babies definitely tone your arms. I also feel so much older with them around. And if I ever have kids, I am definitely having my parents live near me. I'm sure they don't mind about that idea...he he he.
Nevertheless, I am understanding how difficult motherhood would be no matter what. Not that I ever thought about having kids at this very moment, but I know from this experience that I am not ready to be a mom. I think, though, this three day babysitting adventure is a really valuable lesson all around.
I have so much more respect for all the mothers out there, including my dearest mom (the real mom in El Paso).
Time to go hang out with the babies again. :)
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