It's A Beautiful Day & A Small Rant

Yesterday the phone kept ringing. Jo didn't take a good nap. One of these days I'm going to figure out how to turn the ringer off on each of the cordless phones we have, but sometimes it's a chore finding one of the five. Yes! It's a first world problem.

Anyway, I looked at my phone and it said it was fifty degrees outside. We had another long weekend of sitting in the car and stroller. (I wasn't in the stroller, but you know what I mean) So I bundled my son up and took him to the park. We did do a short stroll in the park, but it was all new to him so there were moments of complete silence followed with wild squeals of glee, followed by what sounds like some singing.

We went over to the playground and tried out the swing for the first time. He was loving it! He smiled and giggled the whole time. It was beautiful! Every time I think my heart can't swell anymore my son smiles at me.

I wanted to get some video of his giggles, but there were two clucking hens in the background so it was ruined. Yes! I'm being a Judgy Judy this morning, but when your kid is screaming "my hands are two colds I need help" as he dangles from the monkey bars and you just sit there clucking along with your pal until I turn around to look at you, then I'm going to judge you a little. I'll probably repent years from now when Joseph is screaming dramatically, as he is prone to do, hanging from the monkey bars and I lay back tired, on the bench and think "at least the ground is the soft cushioned stuff if he falls". For now though, my judgy finger is shaking.

We met up with my sister in law and her kids and took another short little jaunt. I admit it was nice to get out in the fresh air and move around. We had a good laugh at my sister in laws "geocache" find. Unfortunately, the air turned quick and it became pretty cold. So, we went to Panera and had some soup and visited a little longer there.

I'm hungry for some more nice days! I can't wait to get out and help Jo explore this grand world around him. There is a whole new world of discovery out there for him and it's going to be one exciting summer.

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Book Review #5: On The Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman

Today's book review is sentimental (and a little funny if you watch it). I remember the days when the thought of holding my own baby was just a dream. You know! One of those dreams you hope for, but will always remain just a dream. 

The night my son was born was a marvelous and beautiful night. I remember being so exhausted before he was even here and relieved that I no longer had to wait to see him. I remember insisting he stay with me in my room and only allowed the nurses to take him to the nursery once. I didn't want him out of my sight. I was (and honestly still sometimes am) in awe that I made this little guy.

Book Review #4

Hi all! Little man joined us today for our book review. We just recently picked both of these books up. I got them at Costco, but as usual, they can be found on Amazon as well. We bought the books a little cheaper, but if you have Amazon Prime your savings is better if you do not have a Costco nearby.

My Treasure

Today, I put a 12 month outfit on my almost six month old son. It was just a little big, but oh so very cute! It brought the tears.  Everyday I experience something that causes my heart to swell with pride at the same time it clenches with a pang of sorrow. Then another memory is formed. It's hard to believe that six months ago I didn't have him in my life. He is a treasure that just keeps bringing more joy.

 

I am already overflowing with memories. Each time he smiles at me, when he jumps excitedly in his jumperoo because I've walked in to the room, watching him belly laugh as he plays with his daddy, when he puts his hand on my cheek and then snuggles in close, when he buries his head in my neck and breathes in deep. These are just a few of my favorites, but then again, how do you really choose a favorite memory?

There was one day that I thought these moments would never be. Now every moment is treasured. Don't get me wrong! This boy is a typical baby who sometimes cries, whines and makes me question sanity, but even these moments I try to treasure. I wouldn't have all the other memories if I didn't have him. I also wouldn't have a typical baby then. I have a friend who says "he's perfect" and he is, but in my mind wouldn't be if he wasn't a typical baby.

All of this is prominent in my mind because I realized something today. I remember throughout my pregnancy and after my son was first born I would wake up in the morning and make my first thought to be a thank you to God for gifting me with this wonderful gift. As time has gone by and life has gotten busier, I forget. So today, I take time out of the hectic schedule to say "thank you God for my perfect gift, this beautiful treasure".

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Book Review #3

Here we are again with another book review. We have nearly two and a half shelves filled with books. Some we have bought ourselves and some were given to us at our baby shower. My husband and I want to share our love of books with our son and hope that he will grow to love reading as much as we do.

 

Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You

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Bib Review

It's been a busy week. I haven't posted in awhile, but wanted to take a minute to talk about my new love. My son now drools almost non stop. He isn't quite teething yet we think, but he loves to put everything in his mouth. 

In all the business, I remembered I had received these bibs from his baby shower. These bibs are great. It is double layered, so not only does it keep his clothes from getting completely soaked, but there is the little teether piece at the bottom. It's also dual sided, so you can turn it around.

It does have one opportunity. It needs to have something inside the material to keep the bib from soaking through to the babies clothing. While it does take longer for it to get wet enough to soak through, it is possible, especially since my son tries to shove the bib in his mouth in the attempt to get to the teether at the bottom.