A New Year - A New Path

Once a month my King and I venture into the world to go play Pathfinder with a group of friends. For those of you that aren't savvy on nerdy things.. This is like DnD, or Dungeons & Dragons.
Usually I don't play any type of caster in tabletop games but I decided to try my hand at an Oracle. Not only that.. But I am a Tiefling Oracle.. And I'm blind.

http://taziobettin.deviantart.com/

Now, I always try to find some kind of art piece with the feel of my character so I can really get into the mindset. This is one of my favorites so far. Though.. my character actually has more clothes on ;). So I'm playing a healer for a while now and I am very intimidated! The next campaign we are starting is said to be on par with Rappan Athuk... EEEEKKKK!!! [again for the less nerdy of you... that's like really stinkin' hard ;)] But it should be loads on fun.

I will be sure to let everyone know how the killing goes once we get done on Sunday. WISH ME LUCK! I will be needing it!

First LVL Ringmaster

That moment when you return from the john to find your 3 year old in the powdered sugar and your 9 month old chewing on a battery from the remote...     o.o;

Sigh...

Just another day in El'Camp'Ador. That's what I have come to call my small kingdom of a home. Though most times I do feel more like a ringmaster than a queen. Eh, it happens right? I imagine that I am not alone in this struggle. Being a stay at home parent is a rewarding experience.. a crazy, stressful, painful, and never-ending experience. Though being a parent in itself is never-ending, of course! And this, my friends, is why I'm here. Sometimes being a Queen is not all it's cracked up to be. BUT! Even some of the smallest victories outweigh the stress. Every day I grow, and grow.. more irritated.. No I am not afraid to admit that at times my little princess is a bit on the obnoxious side.. HOWEVER I also grow more understanding and more involved.. I become more loving and more of a great mother. 

I'm not scared to point out that in the beginning of my adventure in 'stay at home' parenting... I felt like a horrible wife and not so great of a mother either! I still sometimes find it hard to enjoy things when my husband is off working his arse off for us. On the other side, I am aware of the pros and cons of both situations. Nothing is ever going to be easy when you devote your life to someone, or even something. Parenting is hard. Marriage is hard. but most of all.. they are both REWARDING!

I say all of this because I know how scary things can be.   My best friend is soon going to be a mother and I am sooo excited for her and her husband! I'm also anxious for her because I know it's going to be a rough road in the beginning. BUT I think that's what new parents need to know..  it is going to be hard.. really hard sometimes.. BUT IT GETS BETTER! Sleep happens again... someday.. breastfeeding gets better! that cold or tummy ache will get better.. take it easy and keep in mind that you CAN and WILL make it through whatever obstacles you encounter. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't be afraid to call me in the middle of the night if your little bundle of joy is.. well.. less joyous! Don't be afraid to cry. And make sure you take care of yourself. 

There's always help out there if you need it. Whether it is a parent, friend.. or even a blogging stranger. You're not alone.