Oh the Joys of Motherhood

I haven't quite figured out why, after losing so much sleep, that I am still able to get up every morning and look like a half-decent adult, let alone how I am able to keep my eyes open for 5 minutes. Apparently, this is just one of the joys of motherhood.
I keep looking at Hayley and thinking, "Turn 2! Please turn 2. You'll be able to walk, communicate with me, start to potty train, sleep through the night, feed yourself..." the list is almost endless. Maybe these are abnormal thoughts for many mothers and I am not trying to take for granted the time I have with her now but I guess those post-partum "blues" kick in every once in a while. Who knew babies were stressful to care for?!! :) I knew it was going to be a challenge, but there was no way to be prepared for the type of challenge my sweet daughter is.
Ok, looking at what I just wrote, I feel like a whiner. I love my daughter. I love waking up and seeing her in the room with me. I love her smiles, even though they're not directed at me yet. I love dressing her and putting those big flower headbands that David HATES on her (apparently, Im the only one in the world who thinks they're cute!). I love when she is wide awake and exploring her surroundings. I love that she looks just like her daddy but once in a while, I catch a face she makes and it looks like me. I absolutely wouldn't trade her for anything...even for some other baby that sleeps through the night. :) She is ours and that's what I love most about her.
Having a child makes you want to call your parents and thank them for waking up in the middle of the night to your screams. :)

PS: More pictures, coming soon! I haven't had the cord to upload the pictures to the computer for a few days but I have some more pictures of sweet Hayley...hopefully an update soon...maybe tomorrow? :)