In Six Months...

It takes six months to build a single Rolls Royce. 

In six months’ time, Aiden has sharpened his vision and his hearing.  He has discovered his ears, his hands and his feet.  He has learned to smile at things that make him happy.  He has a laugh now that comes from his belly.  He has gone from only being able to look at the ceiling to rolling over, spinning around and sitting up.  He can grab a block with one hand and put it in the other.  He has learned how to make raspberry noises.  He has learned to eat from a spoon.  He has learned to love sweet potatoes and hate peas.  He has learned that yelling will get mom and dad’s attention. That watching the cat’s tail move around is pretty neat.  That his arms and legs will make him mobile someday soon.  He has learned that when mom or dad leaves the room, we will come back.  That a pacifier goes in his mouth.   That mom will always pick him up if he cries.  He has learned to look around the room when he hears a familar voice.   That dad will be there in the morning to feed him.  He has learned that Goodnight Moon means goodnight kisses are coming soon.  That he can trust the big people in his life.  In six months’ time, Aiden has learned that he is safe and loved. 

In six months’ time, I have learned patience.  I have learned plans change.  That breastfeeding makes me proud.  That weekends with my boys beat nights out with the girls.  That making time for my husband is even more important than before.  That I don’t want to be too busy to cook a meal most nights and that it is important to eat as a family every night.  I have learned that dirty toilets and messy counters aren’t the end of the world.  Routines make for happy babies and happy homes.  The helpless feeling you have when your baby is sick is probably far worse than your baby actually feels.  I have learned to ask for help.  That getting your baby’s foot caught in the stroller doesn’t make you a bad mom.  I’ve learned that being a mom is the most important job I will ever have.  That I will never live another day without worry.  In six months’ time, I have learned that there is no greater love on this Earth than a mother’s. 

Six months may get you the finest piece of machinery money can buy, but I created a miracle in nine months.  I win. 



Our Miracle



Sittin' Pretty

Well, it's been a big week here.  Aiden has had two major developments in the last 7 days.  First of all, he can sit up all by himself!  Still a little wobbly, but he can do it! Now granted, he can't get himself in the sitting position, but once there he is good to go! Very exciting.  It's amazing how quickly little ones can master a skill.  Just a few weeks ago, he'd tip right over.  Just a few days ago he'd balance for seconds and then tip right over.  Just two days ago he'd sit up nice and tall and then fall backwards.  Yesterday, he sat up and didn't tip over.  Instead he played with his toys and he squealed with delight at his new found skill.  I think he's amazed at how different the world must look from his new vantage point.

As for his second development...he had his first turd.  Yep. Big Boy Poop.  But it was fleeting.  This morning's was almost halfway up his back.  Certainly baby book worthy though. 

What else is new?  Well, I tried my hand at homemade baby food this weekend.  For the most part, it was a success.  Pears, sweet potatoes, squash.  Piece of cake.  Rice cereal?  Not so much.  Aiden gagged on it and looked at me with disgust.  Ha!  I would agree, it was crunchy.  It shouldn't be crunchy.  Next time I'll use a recipe and measuring cups.

Everyone always says they grow up so fast.  Now I know what they mean....

Meet our Little Monkey

Hello Family & Friends!

Welcome to our Blog! I've been meaning to start this for awhile. I figured it would be a good way to keep all of our family and friends around the country in the loop of our wonderful life here in Iowa. Please feel free to "follow" our little Monkey Trax. But beware, he moves quick!

To start, he is 5 months old already! Our life has changed so much since August 11, 2011. There have been miles and miles of milestones! Sleeping thru the night? Check! Rolling over? Check! Eating solids? Check! He is even starting to sit up! Such a good little monkey. He fills our home with love and laughter. Even more than before. Just look at that face!