Spring Updates

I have completed four full weeks post job and wonder if this is a bit like detoxing. As any mama knows, time still moves very quickly as I try to plug-in my never ending list of to-do's in the "in-between" moments as I care for G. I know this is new and we haven't completely adjusted to the rhythm, so I remind myself to be patient and remember that just spending time with my little guy is an accomplishment :). Although there are ups and downs (much like there was when I was working full-time), I am greatly enjoying our time together and have noticed that G is much less irritable in the evenings and is benefiting from more sleep and a calmer pace to his day. I love many things about our time together, but really treasure the little moments: when he gives me a certain look and his personality really comes through, when he gives me a big hug and pats my back, when I get him from his crib and he gives me that sleepy smile, and when he bats his eyelashes and shows me those cute brown eyes. In the down moments, I remind myself that this is an amazing gift that I am giving to my family and to little G. I hope one day he looks back and really treasures our time together.


Before he turns one, I promised myself I would capture some of his current interests/activities:

• Sits up in his crib when he should be sleeping - now stands in crib when should be sleeping!
• Throws anything and everything off of whatever surface he's on.
• Refuses to lie on his back even for diaper changes. Seriously, there have been some crazy moments where he grips the edge of his changing table and ends up nearly vertical, feet kicking as we attempt to re-diaper him!
• Hulks out when he doesn't get his way.
• Refuses to eat by throwing his arms up in front of his mouth as a physical barrier. If that doesn't work, then he purses his lips and shakes his head back and forth. Then spreads the food to his face, hair, high chair. Yesterday he actually threw food on the wall.
• Is fixated on pulling up. First to his knees and now to his feet. And loves putting things in baskets and taking them out again.

Getting into his favorite basket.
Even though he is learning "no" for this one.

Stacking his blocks.

Practicing standing and pulling up.



Helping with the dishes... yeah, I wish :)