Gods Timings...

The title of this blog is something that you have to trust in. If you have had to wait on Gods timing rather than your own, things didn't go as planned, something was harder to get or do than you ever imagined it to be, you experienced set back after set back, you were so anxious and ready but had to wait and wait, and so on... then you KNOW what I mean! I believe the times things fell into place right then and there or exactly when you wanted (and each of have experienced this at times too you just may no of realized it as much b/c it went your way) it wasn't luck, or merely anything you did alone, but your needs/desires/etc were a reflection of Gods timing for you then too!  Isn't it funny how we realize or praise God when we makes us wait for something that its His timing and His plan but the things that come with out hesitation we seem to just be happy about and move on with our day with out praising where that really came from? Maybe its not always like this, but I know there have been times I haven't thanked God for the puzzle fitting on the first try!!

Well, lately  "Gods Timings" have been on my mind and the wait has been in my life journey more than I'd ever imagined. There are things I wish I knew if I would get the answer yes or no to a prayer but that is something I have to wait for, patiently and whole heartily trusting God! God answers our prayers, it just may not be the exact answer you wanted. He has a plan, purpose, and reason for everything!!

That last sentence brings me to a recent status update I posted:

"God puts people in our lives for a reason, at the right times, and for a purpose!! Whether you meet someone new and connect right off the bat, re-connect with someone from your past both in new stages of life but share something very similar you never dreamed you would, or etc!! Once you open your eyes, heart, and mind you will start to understand why God allowed you to cross paths!!"

 This I truly believe and those examples have showed them self clear just this week for me! I thank God for the people in my life... There has been a few things on my heart and now I see where I should go from here with those ideas after having met or re-connected with a few people! Keep your heart open and even if you are hesitant take Gods lead and follow His plans for your life. 

As I wrap up this post, one thing on my mind the past week has been my time spend at home... not physically here but mentally here. To stop thinking about what I need to clean, what errand I have, etc. Going from a full time working woman in the medical field to a stay at home Mom can take a toll on your mind. Bringing home a paycheck to being fully dependent on your husbands gives a sense of dependence that you have to get used to. Sometimes your mind wanders.

"When You Rise: #4 It's Been a Rough Day"

Thank you, God, for the timings you have shown me this week in so many different areas this week!!! I pray that I invest my time and my attention to the right places at the right times.

Aiden is TWO!

Gosh, time has flown by but not with out it being cherished daily! I can't believe two years ago he came into this world. I still remember the day at the hospital, the first sight I got of him, and the love that exploded when I held him for the first time! He was amazing and still is... Here's some pics from his 2yr session with me!

 

We took him to the Hernando park for a few minutes while we finalized the birthday plans in the pavilion then onto Memphis Children's Museum of Memphis on his actual birthday!! Chris took off work and we went as a family for his first trip! He loved it. Yay, something new for us to do this winter indoors!! It's a tradition for us to take him some place new or do something new on his actual birthday as a family. We know one day it may not work out but while we can we will. Last year it was a first Memphis Zoo trip! 

He is growing up, too quick. At his 18 month check up he tested at a 2yr level on verbal/comprehension so I was curious to see where he was at this milestone. On July 10th he had his 2 yr check up and tested 6 months ahead still. So, he is one smart little guy who talks a bunch for his age!! lol

  Things about Aiden:

Repeats everything. Thankfully, we don't cross paths with many we have to worry about this one and what he hears. But it has and does happen (which he hasn't repeated any of yet) and TV is the worst. You don't realize till kids come into the home and are listening to everything. We try not to expose ourself to it but even commercials cuss now. We are thinking of the parent senor thing online that beeps things out for you...

Make full sentences. Yes, and has been since he was around 18months old. They make sense too!
Recite his ABC's and count to TEN in English and Spanish. He can go to 18 in English when he's having a good day and concentrating!

He knows basic colors but responds with "green" 90% of the time b/c its his favorite color and I have to remind him to look before answering! lol

He sings songs and knows a hand full of chorus to his favorite adult songs. He can sing toddler rhymes too most by himself. 
He is on all big boy food and drinks now and uses silverware when necessary! 

He knows places we've been and most places we're going if we've been before. This he did NOT get from me! I get lost all the time.

Can identify body parts (the ones we've taught him, lol), animals, shapes, some letters and numbers too!

He can spell his name and recognizes it written out.

He can say his own blessing and knows Jeremiah 29:11 (his dedication verse)! That I am proud of most.

His favorites are Bulldozers, Baseball, His stuffed puppy (Dogo), Gummy Snacks, Chocolate Milk, Team Omizoomi, Caillou, Good Luck Charlie, Music, Guitars, His Tool Set, Riding Daddy's Rzr, Playing in the water, sandbox, and just being outside!

 We had his party on June 30th (day after his birthday) and it went great, considering the horrible MS heat!  He chose the theme and picked "Bulldozers" so I had to search online and throw together things here and there to pull it off as most are 'construction zone' themes.  We held it at Conger park and rented the wood pavilion, invited family and his boy buddies,  had a baby slip and slide, cake and presents!! It was nice and he enjoyed every minute.  Here's some pics!

 Thanks to all the buddies who came!

 I love this little boy more each day and we have so much fun together. Some days are challenging for us both but for the most part we are best buds!!

"Gracen"

It's time to share with the world our story that got us to where we are today! Sharing our story is hard, even still, but it makes us who we are as a family and our gracious God chose it to happen for a reason, so I felt led to include it in our journey!!


This was us on September 3rd, 2011.
Day we found out I was four weeks pregnant and we'd soon be a family of four!!

  Here's the story. We had started talking about wanting our kids close together in age (yes, big step from the first 5yrs of marriage when we wanted to keep waiting before having kids) and just spur of the moment decided we would began trying that same month, in August. So it was kind of a leap of faith as it wasn't really planned out like we did with Aiden! We conceived the first month trying! Shock, excitement, anxiety struck when the 4 week mark came and I got a positive test a day after I had missed my period. I actually felt pregnant a couple days before I found out, but thought I can't be we just started trying. It was weird, I started having the same symptoms at 4 weeks I had the first pregnancy starting at 5 to 6 weeks. I took the test and by the time I looked at the hour glass to make sure it was working it flashed a couple times and popped up PREGNANT!! I was like "What? That was no where near 3 mins!" I had to look twice before I went in the den to tell Chris. We were very excited and the getting ready for our first family Ole Miss game that morning was quickly sped up because I wanted pictures THE DAY we found out being we were all genuine smiles!
Even though it was kind of a spur-of-the-moment decision to actually try for a second one we had talked about it before and Chris was animate on having them about 2yrs apart because of sports, etc. He had once said after we had Aiden, "Decide if you want more cause its 2yrs or we stick with one and done!" That was our phrase, "One and done!" Which we were okay with then and used so freely when someone asked us about having more. I mean we were totally in control of that, right? I was nervous to expand again because Aiden had just turned one and I knew it had to be soon if that was gonna happen that way and I didn't know if I could handle them that close (double diapers, bottles, tantrums, lack of sleep, strollers, and on, and on ran through my head!). I prayed and thought about it and decided I'd want to get pregnant during the fall again to be 'recovered' by the summer and they'd be just under 2yrs! So, then we both became guilty of trying to work it all out for OUR great plan and wanted it for selfish reasons I'd say as I look back! Anyway to move on...but that had to be told to make the point at the end. I didn't schedule my first pre-natal visit until Oct 13th as I'd be between 9-10 weeks along and they said it was okay as I had a great first pregnancy they usually don't see you till later unless you have a problem and NEED to come in earlier. I was due May 14th. At 7 weeks along I began to bleed and feel very weird. I laid down and tried not to freak out, but after a few hours of worrying I decided to phone the nurse line and talk to them. After a few updates there was no need for an ER visit at the time. Sunday morning I woke up feeling MUCH worse and had all the signs of a miscarriage as my bleeding increased, my back hurt, and I had a headache. I told Chris we needed to head to Baptist Women's so we got ready for that instead of church. I stayed there 4hrs getting checked, monitored, blood work, and extensive ultra sound done.The u/s showed baby was intrauterine (for those who don't know that's a good thing!) but was measuring a little small and HR was low (not really a good thing). I was told to go to my regular OBGYN the next morning. So, Monday we did as soon as they could get us in which was easy considering they had hospital records sent to them on my status. We were nervous of course to see what progress what made or not made since yesterday, during my u/s the tech was having trouble finding the HR and the baby looked so tiny (of course they're all tiny at 7 wks but I remember Aiden's first ultra sound at 6 wks and they looked the same). The tech FINALLY found it after I did the breathing technique she had me do then hold my breath so it picked up better. I got up off the table feeling like I was in slow motion, a blur in a horror movie. They took us in to see the doctor and she informed us I was "high-risk for a miscarriage at the moment." My progesterone levels had dropped from blood work at hospital so she prescribed progesterone meds to help increase it. The baby was measuring smaller than due date and blood work says I was. I was 7wks 1 day and baby was 6wks 1d with a HR of 100bpm. Which "isn't too bad for the weeks measuring" per our doctor but she did say "it was low enough for concern with the other problems I was having." The three things (hormone levels, HR, and small growth) together is what wasn't looking too good on the outcome... If given just one of the three we may have been okay but not all three at once. I was given bed rest, medicine, and instructions to come back on Thursday to do it all over again. So, after crying and praying for God to intervene and save our baby, we decided on the way home that we had to tell our parents and inform them of what was happening as we now needed help with Aiden and me during days ahead. Sure wasn't how we wanted to tell of our 'exciting' news which is now not so 'exciting' to share, but God had other plans. It was the longest two days I've ever had. I prayed, cried, slept very little, and tried not to be anxious and worry (1 Peter 5:7). We went back on Thurs (with out Aiden this time since family knew they kept him so Chris could be more attentive and there for me) and the u/s showed baby was STILL behind and HR was hanging on but STILL at 100pbm. That appointment the Dr wasn't as re-assuring now that two days of medicine and no progress was at hand. Chris asked her straight up, "Do you think she'll miscarry based on what you see today?" She really didn't want to answer as she hesitated and looked a little sadder as she spoke, "I've seen pregnancies just like this turn out full term, but you're chances of loosing the baby are high." I took a deep breath and tried to hold back the tears, not that I didn't already kind of know this but hearing it was hard. I had prayed and prayed for God to let it all be okay, save and heal our baby, let there be progress this time, and so on. We both had every night since that ER visit and know our family/friends we told had too. I got dressed, we were told to continue bed rest/medicine and come back on Tues and we walked out with what felt like lost hope. I told myself I wasn't going to get depressed, not yet, God could perform miracles so the Doctors weren't always right and my baby was still living inside me!! We did, however, have a change of heart felt faith and a tugging saying we were still being selfish, trying to make it turn out how WE wanted it to, and not FULLY letting God have the outcome. So, that night we prayed for God to still save our baby... but not in the same request we had been all week. This time we asked Him to save the baby from suffering (whether that be to heal it and let it live or take it home to be with Him in perfectness). The baby was fighting for his/her life already at 6, 7, and now 8 weeks and not even in the world yet so I knew it wasn't fair and we had to let go of my desires. It wasn't right to keep holding on to something just because we saw it as ours, it was really Gods (Psalm 127:3) and He sent his ONLY son to die for us with no hesitation! I didn't deserve for Him to give His son which He loved so much to suffer on my behalf, but He did and with love at that. I was trying to hold onto my SECOND child (I already had a perfect, loving little boy he blessed us with just 14 months before this) and I realized I needed to fully give this to God. It may not be the outcome I wanted, but I had to trust that whatever happened was HIS plan for our life (Jeremiah 29:11). It was the longest week ever! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning my bleeding actually slowed up a lot. I was getting excited and thinking its getting better!! Well, I got up off the couch in the middle of a movie we were watching and went to the bathroom as I felt funny and around 4pm I miscarried. My heart stopped and I was speechless. Yes, that's right...I began to improve then out of no where my worst fear happened. I can honestly say it was nothing like what I had heard, read, or imagined it to be thanks to the grace of God. I didn't have any heavy bleeding during or after, cramping, vomiting, etc as I actually didn't feel a thing!! I only knew it happened b/c I saw it. I sat down, it happened, and was over! That was an answered prayer in itself. I believe that was ALL GOD as I had realized through the week (as I said earlier) that maybe the prayers we were asking were selfish and we wrong as it wasn't Gods will for this baby to live and it was struggling in there. So I began to pray in a selfless way and just ask for peace and strength to get through what ever the outcome and if the baby wasn't meant to live to just take it back so it doesn't have to fight for a life its not meant to have and if the miscarriage could go quick and painless please (okay, that might have been a little selfish) so I could get back to raising the little boy I did have as he wasn't his usual self as Mommy hadn't picked him up or done everything for him all week like I always did. It hurt me not to be there for him day or night but it hurt to know I may loose a child so I did what I had to do. From one Sunday to the next Sunday our excitement quickly turned into loss and grieve. I have prayed so much and still I can say I don't know where to go from here. You think what was wrong? Will it happen again? Was it a boy or girl? What is Gods plan for all this? What am I not seeing? 

Well, its been almost a year since that journey began and I STILL don't know ALL of Gods reasons for our miscarriage. I DO know that He opened our eyes to the fact that we needed to draw closer to Him, each other, and as a family as things can change in an instant whether you are ready or not. Would I change it? That's a hard one. I want my baby here with me but if I chose to change it than I learned nothing and aren't really at peace, giving it all to God. So, NO! We thought we were submitting to Gods will daily, but after that we realized we still had our selfish ways and desires. Its not about us, what we want, when we want something, or how we want it... We are Gods children and here to worship Him in every way! Through this we worship His mighty name and praise Him for opening our eyes, carrying us through this tough time, healing our baby, and loving us through it all. I never thought I could handle something like that, don't get me wrong its been hard and I have break downs (that aren't happening as often as months past), but I did and with a greater faith than before!! God has the full puzzle put together and we just see each piece as life goes on and until we get to Heaven we will never FULLY understand every moment in our life whether its joy, strife, grief, excitement. We aren't just to praise God in the good times when things are going smooth but in every situation (2 Corinthians 2:14). Its hard but it has given us a greater sense of faith and trust in our God. I miss our baby every day, but am at peace knowing its in Heaven in perfectness and isn't hurting anymore. God reminded us through this that our plans aren't the right ones or the right reasons and HIS are perfect to give it all to Him and stop taking control and submit to His will in everything even when you think you are, pray and make sure! We decided to name the baby the weekend of May 14th (my due date). We bought a wood cross from Hernando's A-fair the week before and decided on 'Gracen' since we thought it represented either gender and the situation of Gods grace on us during the whole thing perfectly, hence the spelling! That cross, a solar light, and daylillies are in our back yard in memory of Gracen and I often look over and smile knowing one day I will hold my baby! Oh what a  sweet day that will be.

I will always remember this event as its a big emotional part of me and my family. I won't know this side of Heaven why this happened but I know it HAD to happen and there IS a reason! For a while I didn't talk about it with people other than the family and close friends who knew, but then I realized the more I kept it in the more I grieved and felt as though I did something wrong (which I know I didn't) and that maybe part of our journey was to share our story to help others going through the same thing or to share Gods love! "More of you and less of me" verse in the Christian song gets me to thinking... Why was I hesitant to share it openly? Was I worried what people would think? Maybe that we'd get more attention and constantly be crying in public as another person have us their apoligies? What was it? Well, I don't exactly know... everyone handles things differently but through prayer I know I have to let it out to start letting it go! Its part of us, Gods plan for us, we have a child in Heaven. It will never be erased from me, but I can be more comfortable with it as time passes. We will be a complete family of four (unless God surprises us with another pregnancy) in Heaven for eternity and that's more time than I would have ever had on earth with my baby! I am at peace knowing this... not to say the 14th of May won't be a hard day but our Gracen's birthday was October 2nd, 2011. I love this baby so much, its a part of us, family, and I'm so glad we had 8 weeks together! Isn't it amazing how you can love someone so much that you haven't even seen in person yet? Great example of how we also love Christ or should love Christ!

 Our only picture as a family of four!! The day we found out. 

Things I leaned on and read:
 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13  AMEN to that!!  

""Now FAITH is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1 NIV

"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to his purpose for them."  Romans 8:28

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference..."

 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in ALL your ways acknowledge HIM and He will direct your paths” Prov 3:5-6

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your request to God." Philippians 4:6

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Song dedicated to this situation and now my life...

 "An angel wrote your baby's birthday in the book of life. When the book closed the angel whispered 'too beautiful and perfect for earth.'"

We love you Baby Gracen Hoshell. 

It happens more than you know...
"Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Studies reveal that anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies will end in miscarriage. Chemical pregnancies may account for 50-75% of all miscarriages. This occurs when a pregnancy is lost shortly after implantation, resulting in bleeding that occurs around the time of her expected period. The woman may not realize that she conceived when she experiences a chemical pregnancy. " 
American Pregnancy Association

Aiden's 18M

I figured now would be a good time to blog since Aiden is a year and a half already!! I say this every time, but I still can't believe how fast time is passing me by. On one hand its seemed like a long journey since I quit work at 36wks pregnant with Aiden and on another I look at my baby whose creeping up on 2yrs old.

 

Aiden has grown and learned SO much since his 1yr post. Actually, we tend to think he's older than he is because of how much he talks! To give you an idea from a Doctor's perspective and not a Mother's (lol) - at his 15M check up he tested at a 2yr level on speech and comprehension!! His motor skills and size are still at his normal age. He's finally caught up in his clothes to 12-18m as he was always behind before, but I guess that's still a little small. He loves to learn, which makes it easy for me to teach! He says everything he hears and only has to hear it once. In public this can be a bad thing, especially for a conserviative Christian family! Thankfully that language he hasn't been repeated but once and since he doesn't hear it I pray he's forgotten it. Our tv watching has slim pickings before 8pm too since he pays attention and EVERYTHING (movies, regular tv, radio) has cuss words now days. He is so intent and takes in everything he sees. I pray he continues to have that earning to learn! He's eating all real foods now too. His favorites are chicken nuggets dipped in ranch! He isn't a fan of beef yet though. He loves strawberries and mandarin oranges for fruit but will eat a hand full of others too. Another fave is black olives. He can eat a ton of them if I let him! He isn't a big veggie fan but I can get him to eat some of them in the food jars still. I've been making shakes and smoothies with my new blender/processor so that's helping and healthy! All in all, he isn't that picky of an eater for his age.

Aiden was Superman for Halloween this year! We had to throw that one in there since Chris has the tattoo on his arm. We went to Zoo Boo after our church festival and had a blast with the Bledsoe's! Grady is Aiden's little buddy.

Since the summer, we've slowed down a bit. Not as many play dates, trips to the park and zoo, and the only water play he gets is in the tub! Thankfully, he still loves that so I don't have to beg my little boy to clean up...yet! He even had a few hair cuts too. I cut the front this fall then the back this winter! I love his hair! Its Jan and oddly enough we did play outside last week. He's still rather good when we go out in public, but that loud toddler boy side is coming out in him for sure! I have had to hold my breath and smile a couple times lately. At least he's still napping for about 2hrs so I can rest and refresh for round two cause he's constantly on the go and getting into something...

Aiden's ONE!

Happy 1st Birthday little boy! You are so amazing, smart, handsome, and loving! You have given us so much more joy in life than we could have ever imagined and sometimes  we wonder why we waited so long to bring a baby into the picture!

You have learned so much in the past month since the 11 month blog that I can't name it all. Daily you come up with a new word, movement, or expression! Its amazing watching you grow, really! I can honestly say I know you love me as you are still a momma's boy but I wouldn't have it any other way. You have become closer to Dad too as you two play together now! I love watching the two of you and the ways you try to mimic him. You have a new love for sports balls and football is your favorite right now! You love trucks and push your firetruck around all the time. Books are still a big interest and you really observe the pages and try to figure it all out. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Caillou, and Olivia a few favorites on TV and the theme songs have to be your favorite on each show! You started walking on Aug 11th and we were so happy. Most people tell us it changes but we actually like it better as you were all over crawling anyway and its so much easier when we're outside or in public than you having all four's on the floor. lol You are really getting the balance and walking down and love for us to pretend chase you!

 

You are still so little, yet grown a lot! Your 12m check up measurements were 17lbs 5oz and 29 inches. You exceeded the verbal and comprehensive skills and Dr Sepulvada said you were on a 15-18m level at that time. Your vocabulary, comprehension, and association has improved since then too! Everyone is amazed at the words you say and its easy to forget you're only a year old. You have finally moved into mostly 12m shirts as your length helped that but the pants are still smaller. You are in a 3 to 4 baby shoe and have some of the cutest New Balances, Sperry's, and Nike Shox!

You have gone to mostly whole foods and don't really like the baby food jars anymore even though I try to give it to you now and then to use it all up before it goes bad or wastes. You love yogurt melts, chicken nuggets, and bananas! You are sleeping about the same as a month ago going to bed around 8:30p and waking at 5:30 for a bottle then right back to sleep till 8am. I guess I can handle that! You smile all the time and your giggle is contageous too. Being outside, swimming, and zoo trips are all loves of yours. The week before your birthday we took you for the first time! We had so much fun and tried to catch every thing. We had a picnic and played in the water, which was your favorite part of the day. You were asleep right after we got in the car!

 We did your baby dedication a few weeks after your 1st birthday too. Jeremiah 29:11 was the verse we chose for you! Almost all of your friends are at church nursery so you play good there.

We celebrated your birthday the weekend before you turned 1. The three of us went to the zoo and had a great day on Fri then on Sat we had a small family/friend backyard party! You loved it and knew you were the center of attention. We had the baby pool, sprinkler, some outside toys, and your new slide from us out! We cooked hotdogs and pizza rolls with chips, fruits ,etc and of course cake! It was so cute and matched the decor perfectly. You really got into smashing and tasting your cake too it was the cutest thing! We used the general color 1st birthday theme decor and I made the centerpieces and a growth poster to show your milestones. You helped open presents and got some neat toys and cute clothes etc. It was a good day to celebrate the 1st year of your life! I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

 

 

 On June 29th (your actual birthday) I had a balloon on your high chair and fixed you eggs for breakfast then we played outside! For dinner, the three of us went to Huey's then watched Cars 2 in theature! Yes, that was a total risk with a 12m old but it was great...you are such a good boy and we made it the whole 2 hour movie!

 

Happy Happy 11 Months!

Oh no, this is my last "Months" post!! The time you've been with us has been such a blessing its just flown by. I cherish being able to stay with you every day...even though I do get stressed sometimes when we have bad days I would NOT trade it for the world. You are learning so much every day it seems. You are really talking up a storm now, well for an 11 month old that is. Your new words are "Duck" - "Tuck" (truck) - "Quack" -  "Aarf" - "Nack" (snack) - "Pup" - "Baf" (bath) - "Out" - "Ook" (look) - "Kick" - "Plash" (splash) - "Ball" - "Book" - "Uce" (Juice) - "Ease" (please)...and I think there's more but I can't recall at the moment. It seems like you repeat words and associate a lot faster than you did a month ago. You LOVE bath time and getting in pools, splashing is your favorite thing to do in water! You also love it outside so that's where we'll spend a lot of time until the cold air hits again. You are playing in the church nursery now and don't nap anymore so that makes for family nap time when we get home now days! :) You are crawling all over the place and love getting into anything you aren't supposed to.  When I get on to you and say NO you just point back and smile. I've had to baby proof the outlets and cabinets. You love to walk holding our hands too and can stand and pull up on stuff so I'm sure it won't be long until that milestone! You and Alex play together now, well you take his ball so he waits till you "throw" it and he brings it back!! You had your first try at real foods and so far its not going too good. The only baby food you didn't like out of every possible flavor was the Spring Veggies (mostly spinich) but real foods we are 1 for 5 already. First you tasted refried beans, mashed potatoes, black beans, and apple sauce...none of which you would finish eating and spit out. Eggs on the other hand you like! So i've been making us scrambled eggs for breakfast so we can eat together! I have my sliced fruits and toast with it and you have your yogurt melts and apple wheels with yours! I just mashed up some sweet peas and carrots tonight so we'll see tomorrow. I've been planning your first party and have gotten everything bought, even the gifts!! It will be here all too soon. I love you little boy and have so much fun playing with you!

 

 

 

 

Happy 10 Months A!!!

 

Yet another month down and that much closer to the big birthday party!! I will say this again, I cant believe you're almost there. I have started planning and gathering notes and ideas to start buying because I know it will creep up on me! I KNOW I am going to cry when you transition into a toddler and not a baby anymore...you will always be my little baby boy though! I just can not describe how much fun the past 10 months have been! We've had our tough times and had to learn together but I feel so happy to be your Mom! How ironic as my first Mother's Day is this weekend and you started getting "Mumm" out and I am too excited.  Thank you for being such a good natured little boy; although, you have started to develop a little bit of a temper the past two months! I plan on working that out before 'terrible twos' hit and throw us into those not so nice post about each month. lol Well, not much has changed since I posted last. You still aren't walking but you do have better balance when standing or holding your self up! You love to walk holding our hands though! You are teething again and this weekend was tough as well as today but we'll get through it with another little pearly white in that mouth to add in pictures! Speaking of which, you have so many taken of you that you see a camera and smile when I say "cheese." Your my little example a lot and you make the best subject I can ask for!  You had your first Easter and really sported your pink shirt and baby tie! It was the cutest thing seeing you and your daddy matching in your coordinated opposites! I love having a little boy and love you have so much hair!  We've started playing outside more on pretty days and you are so content out there. I cant wait to spend the summer with you as my little play buddy! You still jabber up a storm, eat like crazy, and smile a lot!! Those eyes are so big and pretty just as they were months ago and we get stopped tons of times while out shopping, eating, etc for people to smile and compliment you! Thank God for a precious baby!  I pray your teeth come on through so you can get some comfort and we can catch back up on sleep too. Love you little boy!