Before my son was born I was the farthest thing from a morning person. My husband and I would spend most of Sunday in bed, only managing to get ourselves dressed and ready to go by 2:00pm. Having a baby totally changed this. I thought that having children would force me to wake-up early; I figured that’s what made parents get to the grocery store or park so early on weekends. I was wrong. Having children made me a “morning mama.” I now enjoy the morning more than any other time of the day and these are five reasons why:
1. Baby Cuddles
My son is happiest and loves to
cuddle in the morning, he stares at us from inside the mesh sides of his
bassinet each day until one of us picks him up and brings him into the bed. As
soon as we pick him up he lights up with a smile and snuggles in. This is by
far the best part of my day.
2. The Idea of a New Start
I've been waking
up for 28 years and I don't think I ever really understood the idea of “a new day” until I became a mom. Each
morning brings the possibility of something great! Even if I didn't have a
chance to really close my eyes the previous night; because teething, constant
feedings and continuous crying didn't allow me to; I am still so hopeful that
this new start will be a good one. My son’s morning smiles are always uplifting
and a suggestion that he might not turn into a mini-monster when darkness falls
upon us the next night.
3. Bathroom Bliss
I'm learning a
lot about the world as a new mother. For example, I now understand why people
want to create a bathroom oasis, or retreat. I always considered the bathroom a
place to get things done and get out. Now I fully understand the whole “spa-like bathroom” idea. This part of my morning really is an escape, who am I
kidding, I retreat into my “spa” a few times a day for a bit of bathroom bliss.
It’s sad to say that I find a hideaway in my own home, but sometimes we all
need to breathe even if the air quality is not the best.
4. Coffee
Before I was
pregnant I loved the idea of coffee because the smell of it reminded me of
people I love and parts of my childhood. My mother loves coffee so much she
begins and ends each day with a cup, my grandmother’s house in the morning
always smelled like coffee and Fruit Loops and I don't think my husband can
function before a cup. During my pregnancy my love for coffee changed from an
idea to an obsession. Knowing I wasn't allowed to have too much caffeine while
pregnant, I decided that quality over quantity was the best way to conquer my
cravings. So I began my search for the best coffee I could find, leading me to
become a collector of coffees, or a “coffee connoisseur”. I began to fill our kitchen
cupboards with coffee beans, most of which were saved for Sunday
pots, an idea that I came up with to make sure we savoured the “good stuff.”
Now, coffee is not just a delicacy it has become a part of parenthood survival,
morning fuel and something to look forward to after a sleepless night.
5. Savouring the Silence
If I manage peel
myself out of bed before baby and daddy there is a special kind of silence in
the morning that I never experienced before motherhood. When this happens, I
pour myself a cup of coffee, grab a seat by the window and savour the silence.
Has becoming a parent changed your view on mornings, afternoons or nighttime? What's the best part of your day? Would love to hear your stories.
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