No one ever said that motherhood was going to be easy. I have been a mommy now for two and a half short months and I must agree. Being Everett's mom has been the most challenging, yet the most rewarding and fulfilling job and role I have ever had. Today Eric and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary. Our lives have changed so much in 4 years, it's amazing. We decided to go out for breakfast and one of those "challenging moments" appeared. Everett was having a bad morning and started screaming in the restaurant! So I turned a lovely shade of red and rushed him to the bathroom to try and soothe him. Well he wasn't having any of it. So there I was, practicing the art of patience in the ladies restroom while my food got cold out on the table and my poor husband ate alone. After what seemed like hours (it was really only about 15 minutes) I decided to just skip breakfast and get the heck out of there. Everett's bad morning turned into a bad day and well.....let's just say it is now 8:30, my sweet baby is finally sleeping, and I'm exhausted. Becoming a parent has definitely caused me to appreciate my own. Thanks Mom and Dad! I love my new role as a mommy and I LOVE our Everett bear. He is (most of the time) such a happy and content baby and seeing him smile is the highlight of any day. I know someday we'll laugh about days like this......right???