Sleep:
1) Be sure to put a nice fluffy rug by your baby's crib. You'll likely sleep there many a night....No matter how many "expert baby sleeping" books you read.
2) Never ask a mom how her newborn is sleeping. I realized this AFTER I asked many a mom this exact question. If baby is sleeping well...it's a great question. If not...well, the mom may feel a bit judged and totally annoyed with you if your baby is sleeping well and hers is not.
3) It's easy to become VERY angry with someone who is innocently snoozing while dealing with a screaming infant in the middle of the night (i.e.-hubby)
Cuteness:
1) You really will believe that your baby is the cutest ever. You may even look up contests to enter their image in while they are sleeping (oops...my secret is out).
2) Seriously, there is nothing cuter than a baby in footie pajamas. Okay...well, maybe a baby taking a bath....wait, a baby bundled up in winter gear with chubby cheeks.....no...a baby snuggling with a puppy...and the list goes on forever.
LOVE:
1) Nothing will make you angrier with your spouse than child rearing....and nothing will make you fall more in love with them....I recently learned that my husband sings "Jesus Loves You" to my daughter every night before bed. Melt my beating heart...although, I'm pretty sure the same organ turns to ice EVERY time he asks me where her shirts are stored. REALLY? I've showed him a million times (I love you, Joel!).
2) I fall a little more in love with my daughter every morning when she wakes up. Her hair is disheveled, her diaper stinky and her hugs...AMAZING.
Facebook:
1) It's impossible NOT to go crazy posting photos of your little bundle of joy.
2) Try not to post too many status updates regarding your lack of sleep.
That's it for now...anyone have anything to add to the list?
