Since my wonderful, awesome friend  PrincessJenn created this awesome new site for me, I figured it was time for me to get off my duff and start writing again.  If you need a site design, she’s definitely your gal.  Super easy to work with, efficient, and talented beyond words.  Visit her site and give her some love!

This morning as I was getting ready for work, Ava came into the bathroom and handed me my cell phone.  She likes to play a little game that consists of her handing me the phone, I slide it open and hand it back to her.   And repeat.  And repeat.  And repeat.

This morning I noticed how sticky my phone has become from grubby little hands.  It started me thinking about the things you never realize about having kids until you have one.  Yes, I know there are thousands of books on parenting and childhood, and every parent you will ever meet will have tons of “wait until THIS happens” stories.  But every kid is unique, and therefore each experience will be different.

I wanted to put together a list of things that I have discovered thus far about life with Avacakes.  I know this list will continue to grow along with her, and I look forward to adding things to it daily.

I never realized my cell phone would constantly be sticky.

I never realized I would have to bare-handedly pull a turd out of a bathtub.

I never realized a blanket could induce so much joy.

I never realized that leaves and rocks could be considered such treasures.

I never realized I would eat dozens of cold meals and not really care very much.

I never realized I would have to give my daughter her own purse at age 1 because she loves mine so much.

I never realized shoes and socks were the enemy.

I never realized how hard it is to say “No” sometimes.

I never realized that EVERYTHING is meant to be climbed, including Mommy.

I never realized how much a kiss could melt my heart.

I never realized how much I would miss her when I’m not with her.