I just commented on a friend's blog that I don't have even a sliver of time to post to my blog, which is completely true, but I figured (at the risk of irritating my husband, who is probably ready for me to come back downstairs and co-parent again since I've now been on the computer for an hour) I would take just a few minutes to simply say
GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For my kids, for the country, for the world.
What an exciting day.
And I'll also share that cc is wonderful and beautiful and oh so challenging. He's cutting teeth (has been for months, I swear, and those first bottom ones still haven't broken through), not sleeping well in his crib anymore so he's back in bed with us at night and often in my arms for naps, which means I can't accomplish anything, he cries when I walk out of the room every time, unless Chris is here or we have a visitor, and he grabs EVERYTHING within his reach, which then goes in his mouth if he can help it. He's almost crawling, sitting well except when he forgets he needs to balance and falls backwards, which induces lots of crying that breaks my heart, eating more solids, mostly Earth's Best jar food because I can't find the time to get the few things I need (i.e. food processor, ice trays) to make baby food for him, still wants to stand all the time and jump (which I think is why he's not crawling yet - he's been on hands and knees for months!), occasionally says "ma ma" and "da da" and babbles and chuckles in the most adorable, sort of gravely tones, gives big open-mouth kisses, and is the strongest, busiest, smartest, most demanding little fellow I have ever seen. And he's my son - not quite officially, but we're well on the way. His daddy and I knew it that first day.
About midway through the previous paragraph, my dear husband brought our dear son upstairs to me, and I tried quite unsuccessfully to keep blogging while holding him - so I went downstairs and got some toys for him, but as soon as I put him on the floor to come back to the computer he started fussing. (Actually not just fussing, but melting down completely.) So I requested that my dear husband come back upstairs and sit on the floor with cc while I finished this post, which he did. I know I'm lucky. Our dogs also came up, and the cutest thing just happened - Chris kissed our beagle Adelaide and then cc leaned over with an open mouth to do the same. My boys are the best. I experience incredibly hard moments as well as amazing, heart-melting moments every single day. I'll take them both.
Now for just a quick (since my husband is now timing me) rundown of what we did last month - a busy, fun October:
Visited our wonderful friends in Louisville, KY (first plane ride for cc!)
Visited Aunt Rachel and fam at their house a few hours south - she did another photo shoot of our cutie pie (wish I could post some pix!)
Went to the state fair and ate a LOT of food
Had a yard sale and our friend Kat joined in on the fun
Visited Aunt Jessica and fam at their house five hours west (biggest car trip so far for cc!) - celebrated Ben's 4th birthday and attended their housewarming party
Attended a few more neighborhood play dates
Voted in the most important election of our time
The buzzer went off, so I'm closing. More to come, though I can't say when...
GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For my kids, for the country, for the world.
What an exciting day.
And I'll also share that cc is wonderful and beautiful and oh so challenging. He's cutting teeth (has been for months, I swear, and those first bottom ones still haven't broken through), not sleeping well in his crib anymore so he's back in bed with us at night and often in my arms for naps, which means I can't accomplish anything, he cries when I walk out of the room every time, unless Chris is here or we have a visitor, and he grabs EVERYTHING within his reach, which then goes in his mouth if he can help it. He's almost crawling, sitting well except when he forgets he needs to balance and falls backwards, which induces lots of crying that breaks my heart, eating more solids, mostly Earth's Best jar food because I can't find the time to get the few things I need (i.e. food processor, ice trays) to make baby food for him, still wants to stand all the time and jump (which I think is why he's not crawling yet - he's been on hands and knees for months!), occasionally says "ma ma" and "da da" and babbles and chuckles in the most adorable, sort of gravely tones, gives big open-mouth kisses, and is the strongest, busiest, smartest, most demanding little fellow I have ever seen. And he's my son - not quite officially, but we're well on the way. His daddy and I knew it that first day.
About midway through the previous paragraph, my dear husband brought our dear son upstairs to me, and I tried quite unsuccessfully to keep blogging while holding him - so I went downstairs and got some toys for him, but as soon as I put him on the floor to come back to the computer he started fussing. (Actually not just fussing, but melting down completely.) So I requested that my dear husband come back upstairs and sit on the floor with cc while I finished this post, which he did. I know I'm lucky. Our dogs also came up, and the cutest thing just happened - Chris kissed our beagle Adelaide and then cc leaned over with an open mouth to do the same. My boys are the best. I experience incredibly hard moments as well as amazing, heart-melting moments every single day. I'll take them both.
Now for just a quick (since my husband is now timing me) rundown of what we did last month - a busy, fun October:
Visited our wonderful friends in Louisville, KY (first plane ride for cc!)
Visited Aunt Rachel and fam at their house a few hours south - she did another photo shoot of our cutie pie (wish I could post some pix!)
Went to the state fair and ate a LOT of food
Had a yard sale and our friend Kat joined in on the fun
Visited Aunt Jessica and fam at their house five hours west (biggest car trip so far for cc!) - celebrated Ben's 4th birthday and attended their housewarming party
Attended a few more neighborhood play dates
Voted in the most important election of our time
The buzzer went off, so I'm closing. More to come, though I can't say when...
Comments
I am so happy that you and Chris are doing well. I hope you all have a joyous and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday and an even better Christmas!
Give Chris my best!
Kim B. Taylor