Applicant #9: Megan D

Megan D is a mom from Seattle.

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A bit about me:

My name is Megan, and I am a stay-at-home mom to a wonderful 15 month old girl named Leila. I have a passion for chocolate, local food, and for making video vlogs for my YouTube channel (search: megandleila) on all aspects of my life here in Seattle. I like to pride myself on living an approachable green lifestyle, and teaching my child about eating fantastic, tasty food. My husband and I have lived in our current home for the past three years now, and absolutely love it. Nothing makes us happier than sitting out on our deck on a sunny day looking at Mt. Rainier. Thank you for considering me for the Verity Mom position!

My blog post:

How Motherhood Has Changed My Life

Oh my, let me count the ways:

1. I have no time to myself. Yeah, yeah, yeah… you have heard this before. That’s because it’s so very true. Even when I’m by myself I’m thinking about my 15 month old daughter, Leila. What is she doing? Where is she? I hope she’s eating. I hope she doesn’t fall down and break a tooth. Did I remember to leave an extra pair of pants for her?

2. I constantly pick up messes. I always debate getting a new toy for her. “How messy will it be?” When she leaves a room, when she takes a nap, when she goes to bed… There is a constant stream of craziness left behind in her wake. Guess who picks that up?

3. I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep in over a year. I thought I would be sleeping by now. Not so much. When we spent a couple of nights away from Leila I thought, “Yes. Sleep. I can’t wait!” I still woke up at her regular time, and to top it all off my body is not used to sleeping in anymore. That’s it – no more sleeping in. Ever again.

4. I deal with the grossest stuff. I never thought I could gag as badly as I have dealing with dirty diapers. It’s the grossest thing I have had ever had to do. Enough said.

5. Crying is a way of life, and is all forms of communication. Leila is not capable of explaining her desires yet. Yes, she points and grunts, but crying is the most straight forward way to communicate. And she communicates A LOT.

6. Dinner is a constant battle. When she was an infant, she always chose to have a fit right when dinner hit the table. Now, she has decided that whatever we are eating isn’t good and she wants something else. Try dealing with that after your husband just made the best eggplant parmesan you have ever had.

So you are asking yourself at this point… “What’s with all the negativity? She doesn’t sound like she likes to be a mom.”

Are you kidding me? I haven’t gotten to the final part of how being a mom has changed my life…

I get to spend my time with the coolest person I know.

I get to pick up her messes.

I can calm her down in the middle of night.

I ensure that she has the cleanest bum the world has ever seen.

I can sing to her when she cries.

I get to share new foods with her.

I can see her eyes light up when I read her a book, when she goes to the zoo, or the aquarium.

I get to share the rest of my life with her – and I’m so lucky for that.

Megan