Partners in Crime!

Now I know what you're thinking 1. This is a snapchat picture (but it's cute!) 2. This entry will be about how much trouble Madison and I get into! 

Madison and I can be partners in crime. Especially when it comes to shopping! But no, this is about become better partners in life and relationships!

Before having Madison, I thought Aaron and I were partners. We worked on things together, planned together, shared in each other's interests. I mean, that was what a marriage was about right?! 

After Madison was born, I discovered that I had no idea what being a partner truly was. You know they say that maternal instincts kick right in and you all of a sudden know what to do when your child is born? Well, I'm not sure this happens in all relationships, but it was like instantly Aaron adapted this new role as a provider, caregiver and lover on a whole new level. It was instantaneous how he was jumping right in to help with Madison, making sure I didn't need anything, knowing when I needed to rest and being 100% on board and involved in raising our sweet girl! 

To this day, I think the sweetest thing Aaron has ever said to me was in the first 6 weeks of having our little bundle of joy. 

"Honey, I want to take her for one night each week and let you sleep the night through." 

It was better than having sex.

I say over and over and over again that I have a true appreciation for single parents. There have been a few nights where we both spent the night pacing Madison's floor and sometimes both of us paced the floor together at the same time. Whether we were there to show support or try to problem solve together why she was screaming. I will never forget the night we both slept in Madison's room for her first cold. We took turns sleeping in the recliner with her propped up while the other one slept on the floor. 

There have been times in the night during those newborn days (you all know those nights I'm talking about) where she would just cry, not go to sleep, not stay asleep or just plain eat me out of the house where I just plain felt like crying too (sometimes I did!) Aaron instantly picked up on when I was frustrated and even if it was 2am, he'd get up with her to give me a break. 

I am so appreciative that Aaron is supportive of my decision to breast feed! He has been so wonderful making sure I have time to breast feed/pump. Even on difficult days, he helps to problem solve them with me!

Together we coordinate work schedules so that Madison can stay home. We tag team making dinners and running errands. We are the ultimate team.

I have learned that being a partner is more than doing/planning fun things together and making life plans, but it is really working in those trenches together and making sacrifices for one another. I wouldn't want anyone else by my side!