Well, 6 months down and only a few more to go! We are over half-way there! Its crazy how time flies sometimes. Early on in the pregnancy I thought this would be the longest 9 months of my life. Time dripped by like molasses. However, once that 3 month mark hit and we were able to share our news, time sort of picked up. Now that we are only 3 1/2 months away from my due date, things are really starting to fly and the realization that Sean and I are going to be parents is starting to really sink in. And we couldn't be more excited!!!However, those of you that know me well, know I can't stand kids. Not all kids, just other people's kids. I like my nephews and my niece, and of course my little one is already perfect, but I can't stand the rest of the child population. I know it sounds terrible, but its true. What did you expect coming from Ed's kid though? Growing up when we would go to restaurants and the hostess would ask, "smoking or non-smoking?" My dad would answer, "No kids". I found myself doing the same thing as I grew older. Yes, I would get the occasional odd look, but did I care? Not really. I am turning a new leaf. I know things will be different with my baby. They are totally different with nephews and my niece - I love those kids, can't get enough! But my new leaf comes with tolerance. I am hoping being a parent teaches this to me. Its never been a strong point of mine. I am judgemental, critical, stubborn and impatient. I didn't earn the nickname of "Stone Crusher" for nothing! But I can already tell I softening and I don't think its just the hormones. I find myself smiling at children and getting that warm fuzzy feeling. And forget about dads with kids, that's where my sweet spot lies! I think being a mommy to a precious gift from God will definitely soften me, and more certainly make me more tolerant. Although I am sure my little one will test this new found tolerance more than once!
