We made the 3:00pm ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay in Nanaimo by the skin of our teeth and arrived at Granny's house at 6:00pm. On route I became reflective careening down the highway in the sun, passing all the leisurely Island drivers.
I was thinking about a question a dear friend asked me "should I have a baby?" After some clarification she meant "how do you feel about your life now and prior to having a baby...was it worth it?"
While heading towards Granny's the mantra that my dad always chanted about having your own life separate from your kids and spouse hit home. Although I have a great and close relationship with my mom, I still need my space. It led me to realize that I can't base all of my joy and fulfillment on my kid/s. It's perhaps a little early to be thinking about this as a brand new mom, but I think the earlier I model my own fulfilling life for my daughter the better. So, in response to my friend...although I have less money and less sleep I am trying to lead as fulfilling a life as possible, only now I have another person to cherish incredibly.
Here are some adorable photos of Little E at her Granny's house in Courtenay.
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