The article explores the complex journey of motherhood, illustrating the joys and challenges faced by a new mother. The author reminisces about her former life filled with travel and adventure, juxtaposing it with the cuddles and unconditional love experienced with her daughter. Although the joys of motherhood are profound, the writer expresses a yearning to balance her new identity as a mother with her passion for exploring the world. Her dreams of sharing travel experiences with her daughter, especially trips to Paris, highlight a desire to create new memories while also honoring her past life.
Before I had my perfect, wonderful, light-of-my-life daughter I used to love to travel... I'd hop on a plane to Lithuania to meet a friend at a coffee conference.
The smiles that lit up my child's face as we played and peeked and booed in our big comfy bed those first few months made the transition to motherhood seem doable.
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