BabyPlus

Ah, the day after Christmas and time for my Friday Fun Blog.  No talk about prenatal curriculum, fetal development, or prenatal learning in the womb.  Just my thoughts on life and the world around me.

This morning when I walked downstairs, the reminders of yesterday still lay all over the living room.  As I drove to work, I was bummed that I had been planning and planning and it was over.  It's like weddings.  You plan and plan, organize and make lists and imagine what the day will be like.  Then, in a matter of hours, it's done.  Are we building it up too much in our own minds or are we disappointed because a little piece of our lives will be missing?  I think it's a little of both and that a lot of our lives are spent imagining about an upcoming event.  I think it's okay as long as we enjoy the time getting there. 

Pregnancy is a great example.  Once we feel movement, every day we are reminded that we are not alone.  We talk and sing to our bellies and we have our two hours a day of prenatal curriculum with BabyPlus while looking forward to a little bonding time.  It becomes a natural part of our day.  Then, when our baby is born, life instantly changes.  That little kick or funny tummy movement is gone.  There's almost an emptiness, which can be sad even when you are holding your beautiful new baby.  Add in the adjustment of hormones and you have a recipe for tears! 

When we look forward to an event, we know that the day will eventually arrive whether it's graduation, a wedding or the birth of a new baby.  It's sometimes hard to fight the urge to want time to fast forward, but we must get to the point to enjoy the "trip" along the way.  Write in a journal, take pictures and scrapbook or blog your memories to preserve your journey. 

I am completely guilty of anticipating something so much and wishing for the day to come then once it's over, I can get pretty down if I allow myself.  I am slowly learning that the journey is just as important and can be just as enjoyable.