Life as we know it will never be the same. Not for my husband, myself, or the family cat. We have children.

Having children really does change everything. Suddenly you see yourself looking at the world thru their eyes. Colors of the rainbow are more vibrant, more vivid. You look forward to rainy days, just so that you can build an inside fort made of blankets and pillows. Playdoh becomes a staple item in your barrage of playthings, and clinging pots and pans have never sounded so musical. Long days at the park, snuggle time, coloring, and blowing bubbles take on a new meaning.

I asked our oldest son, who was almost 4,at the time, to wash his hands and face so that we could take a few pictures of him and his baby brother. An assignment that he accepted gladly. I few moments later I heard the water running. "Please go turn off the water in your bathroom", I asked. "Sure thang", he replied. A few moments later myears were met with a loud bang and crying. I ran down the hallway to be greeted by my son lying on the floor, surrounded by water. Yes, that's right, he plugged up the sink, and left the water running. We were flooded. When I asked him why he left the water running, his reply was, "I'm not sure mommie, I guess my brain wasn't working."

Sure there are sleepless nights in the beggining, and nights that you have to chase away boogy men, that's just a small part of it. Yes, becoming a parent is certainly a challenge. Since neither of our boys came with a little instruction book, we always find ourselves second guessing many of the decisions that we have made for them. It's hard, but certainly worth it. The best thing about not knowing exactly what is right, is, neither do they. ;)

It's wonderful, parenthood. Being a stay at home mom has certainly kept me busier than I ever was when I was a dental assistant working almost 40 hours a week. I am more tired at the end of my day, and when I lay my head down at night to drift off to dreamland, I know that I am making a difference. I know that I have met my lifes calling when I see our children smile, and my oldest comes to me and says, "Mommie, do you realize how much I love you?" For me, life is good... life is great.