life lately

the days of sleeping in are long gone
when the cooing of my newborn wakes me up.

every few hours i sit and nurse
until his smile assures me he is done.

diapers are changed frequently,
and sometimes outfits too.

if i'm lucky a nap in the swing
is just enough time to do my daily exercise.

i finally get the chance to catch up on emails
and do some shipping for my business too.

not everyday is as productive as the last.
on a good day, i'm showered and ready by noon.

it's weird how life changes. how your routine changes.
and even how your body changes.

sometimes i don't recognize myself,
and if i dwell on it i get sad.

then my husband reminds me change is good.
you are more beautiful than ever. you're a mother.