24 weeks, six months, 168 days, half a year. However you look at it, it seems like a fairly decent stretch of 
time. Somehow, the past six months have flown by at record speed for Team Jones. 24 weeks ago, Alaina was born. Everything has changed.
In six months, I’ve learned that I love this little person more than I ever thought possible. I’ve learned how to see things with new eyes, and take joy in the smallest things. All of my joys (and all of my fears) have been multiplied by a thousand times, and I’m constantly amazed by how big of a difference one little tiny person can make on a family. Not just on our little family, but on our whole family. Alaina has grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins -all of whom she adores, and expects to adore her right back. She has gotten to meet great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, second cousins, and “aunties” and “uncles” that she’s not related 
to, but treat her as she is. She is a very lucky little girl. We’re even luckier though.
In just 168 days, I’ve learned that Prince Charming isn’t just a great husband, he is also an amazing daddy. He took care of both of us when I couldn’t, after Alaina’s very adventurous entrance into this world. He works hard every day to give us everything we need, and to allow me to cut my work back significantly in order to not have to put Alaina into daycare. She lights up when she sees him, 
and loves spending time with her dad. He is her hero. He is my hero too.
In just half a year, I understand my mom more than I did in all of my previous 30 years. I’ve taken over 2 thousand photos. And shared most of them. Thanks for humoring me, Facebook friends 
I know now, that while not perfect, my body is amazing. I’m so thankful to have such a happy, healthy little girl. My once spotless house (…haha, kidding! My house has never been spotless, just wanted to see if you were still paying attention. I know a few of you who know me choked on your cappuccinos when you read that last one!) I’ve learned that sleep is not as important as I once thought. I’ve become an expert at decoding cries 
and grunts. I have learned to not say things like “I would NEVER…” with regards to parenting. You never know what you’ll be willing to try at 3am.
In 24 weeks, my whole world has changed. I’m lucky to be able to be home with Alaina. I get to see her meet every stage and milestone. My favorites -cooing, babbling, smiling, sitting up, and laughing. Even my not-so-favorites -teething, growing out of diaper sizes (figured that out the hard way!), and three month sleep regression -I love being here to see this amazing little person grow.
24 amazing weeks have flown by. I can’t wait to see what the next 24 have in store. We love you, little one.
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So beautiful. And can relate, being a mommy is amazing–mote incredible than I ever imagined. I have one question though–3 month sleep regression whaaaaaaa? Uh oh, were at 3 months tomorrow. Wish me luck then, haha.
This is so insightful and heartfelt, Erin. Great job of capturing all that is the wonder of your new life. Hugs, Angie
Oh, you make me smile and cry at the same time……..
Nice!
as if!