Surrender

That's what it takes to care for an infant without going crazy. You have to surrender your schedule and your desires, and submit to the baby's needs. No more "getting lots of things done." No more spur of the moment lunches out. No more hours of television watching or 'net surfing. Fifteen minutes of quiet "adult time" is now a lot of time. It's a big adjustment. It's good once it's accepted as what is needed at this time.

Doing the grocery shopping together is great. Being the one to do the shopping while the other one stays home with the baby is sometimes even better. I now understand my mother so much better! Too bad she's not around for me to tell her that. Tomorrow will be the 4th anniversary of her death. Sometimes I really miss her a lot!