Transitions

There are a lot of small transitions that occur when you join the ranks of parenthood.  Everyone is aware that becoming a parent for the first time is an adjustment, but there are many mini-transitions that come along the way that no one really mentions.  Here are some that I came across:

*The luggage!!!!  Each time I leave the house with Eli I feel that I'm going on a trip, but it's just to the market.
*The free time that you have,  you learn to make the best of it.
*You begin to wonder, what did I do with my time before I had a baby?
*Boop.....it's no big thing; even if some splats on you, seriously.
*I could go all day without speaking to another adult, not on purpose, it's just how the day goes.  For me that was a huge change.  At work, I was constantly communicating with adults.  At home visits, meetings, over the phone etc...
*Time on the internet is a HUGE treat.
* You drive a bit more cautiously.
*Before anyone comes over or you go over someone's house, you will ask the question, Is anyone sick?
*When out and about, you learn who has the more convenient space for changing and feeding a baby.  Also the cleanest.  My pick, Nordstroms of Brea Mall.

Again, these are just a few changes that comes along with parenthood and they are worth it!