Things I Love about being a Mum

1) The first smile of recognition that Alexander gives me each morning - it makes the very early starts almost worthwhile!
2) Having conversations with complete strangers on the tube, in the supermarket, in restaurants etc. Alexander is a great talking point!
3) When people give Alexander a compliment - it's like they're giving one to me.
4) Sharing a smile with other mums in the street - we're part of the same club!
5) Seeing Alexander sitting on Chris's knee and belly laughing at his singing!
6) Seeing that my friends love Alexander so much and don't even think twice about kissing him and wiping off the dribble.
7) Watching Alexander learn new skills - you feel like you've created the cleverest baby in the world.
8) Those small periods of time during the day when Alexander has a nap and I feel proud of how much I can achieve in 30 minutes.
9) That glass of wine or three at the end of a hectic day when Alexander is out for the count. Bliss ... until it all starts again!
10) Realising that being a Mum is both the hardest and the easiest thing in the world. If it didn't come so naturally then I think I would've handed in my notice by now!