When life hands you peppermints

It must be Christmastime.

I would be breastfeeding during Christmas. This means no peppermint for me...
or rather very little peppermint. And of course I'd crave all things peppermint when
 I can't have any of it. That's the way life works isn't it?

Oh well. It's worth it to skip out on the peppermint. I'm happy to be able to
breastfeed my son and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

And of course when life gives you a break (ie both babies are sleeping) and you
have time to blog about life, your mind goes blank. 

So I have both babies in bed, a cat in my lap, and the Ultimate Christmas Present on Disney. It's a bit of a throwback. I remember watching this movie when it first came out
14 years ago! Does anybody else remember this movie?

As much as I'd like to write something profound and meaningful, sometimes I just can't. I just want to laugh and ramble. I guess that is what this post is for. To laugh and ramble. Because we all need moments where life is nonsense and that is okay. 

I blame it on the lack of sleep.

The Quiet -- Also Known As: Alli Rambles

Bug is asleep. She actually didn't fight going to sleep tonight. Just a short bicker, but it was settled quickly. Now I'm sitting here, listening to the Braves game (Go Braves!) and looking for things for the house. 

Aren't these curtains from Target amazing?!

Is it crazy that I miss my girl right now? She's quietly sleeping in her crib just down the hallway, but I still miss her. I like her to be in my sight so I can just look over and we can share smiles. I know this is silly. I can't have her by my side 24/7 for her entire life...But I can't help but miss her when she's not with me. 

This whole being a mom thing is a new thing. A wonderful thing. It's during these quiet times that I can reflect on the wonderful thing that is being a mother (have I used the word thing too much?). I'm loving being a mother, especially a mom that gets to stay at home. I love getting to experience every day with my girl. Every day is a new day filled with new experiences for her. I love watching her discover new things. She is so close to finding her feet! I love seeing her face light up and hearing her coo. I even love her sad and pitiful faces! She seriously has the cutest sad face you've ever seen! And her pouty lip stretches for miles! It's just adorable. Then again, I am biased. 

I just love being a mommy and I wouldn't trade it for the world.