What we have learned

Over 6 months into this parenthood journey and I thought I would share some of the thing things we have learned.  I will give both Mark's and my leanrings, though his didn't come from his mouth, just my observations.  They are pretty spot on though, if you ask me.

Mom
1 - Schedule is a fictional word made up by someone who actually thinks they are controlling when and where their baby does stuff, instead of the other way around.  I can't make this girl eat or sleep any more than I can stand to wear white and off white together.
2 - She will be dressed better than me.  Why not, no one is looking at me when we are together anyways.
3 - There is no sweeter sight than a smile, no sweeter sound than a laugh, and no more painful sound than crying -- painful for mommy and daddy, not baby.  
4 - Laying out clothes for her to wear is a suggestion for daddy.  If I want her to wear any accessories I better stash them in her bag or the car to be sure.
5 - Developmental milestones are general - they don't apply to every baby all the time.  A preemie will be a preemie for the first two years, no matter how big she gets.  I think that falls in the same line of thought as your baby always being your baby, no matter how old they are.  

Dad
1 - Ruffles go in the back.
2 - Tags go in the back.  Evidently boys don't have tags in their clothes so they don't know this??
3 - There is a difference between tights and pants.  No clue what the difference is but he knows there is one.
4 - You can't put your baby in a bubble.
5 - You still can't put your baby in a bubble.  The world is out there, the best you can do is wash your hands and hers, cause mama isn't gonna stay in the house with her all day every day.
6 - When mommy lays out clothes they are merely a suggestion.  Pick and choose what you like out of the chosen outfit.  Matching is optional.


Both
We figured but have confirmed that daddies are just as good at parenting as mommies.  In our house, daddy is probably better! I am not afraid to go out for a night or a weekend and leave the baby with daddy any more than he is afraid to go out and leave me home with the baby.

Your life changes as much as you choose for it to change.  You can still go out, you can still have fun, but how and when is up to you.  Babies are portable, sitters are available (though not cheap), and places are open early and late! You have to be more flexible, but it is possible.

Grandparents are a Godsend!! Not sure where we would be without our parents being so in love with this girl.

I am sure I will think of more but it was time to dust off the keyboard and let everyone know how things were going!! This journey continues to be the best ever!!