Obviously Not Balancing Well

Since I don't even remember the last time I blogged, I am sure it is painstakingly obvious that I have not gotten control of this balance thing. So much to share with my distant friends and family so this post may be lengthy. I will start with the reason you all read my posts....Antonio. What can I say. My little cub is growing up so fast and every day I am amazed how much he has grown since that 7lb baby I was blessed to give birth to. We had our fifth tooth, yes fifth all before 7 months, to crown recently. It's so weird to see my little precious baby smile and have those pearly white things landscape his gums. About two weeks ago he added momma to the list of noises he likes to make. I use the word noise because he uses the word so indiscriminately it feels more like him just babbling than actually speaking a word. This doesn't stop my heart from melting every time I hear him say it. He also gives me kisses more often, which no disrespect to my wonderful husband, are the absolute best. They are full of drool and always leave me cheeks wet but they are the BEST.

The little cub refuses to crawl. We are not worried because he never took to the whole tummy time. He does pull up to standing and now the only things he wish to play with are those on the coffee table. We are currently searching for a safer alternative to our current coffee table. He is also beginning to prefer standing, with assistance of course, to sitting. Needless to say, I'm not sure the cub will crawl. Who said you must crawl before you walk? Whoever you are, Antonio is challenging you.

Since my last blog much has happened. First, I was given a promotion at my job. Although I was thoroughly excited, I have to admit it has not helped much in that balancing department. Second, we celebrated Mother's Day. It was great to spend the day with my family and celebrate all the mothers. I would really like to start a tradition for this day. I am big on traditions. I think they shape you in so many ways and always give you something to look forward to. I remember as a child eagerly awaiting the Christmas Holidays because I couldn't wait for all the traditions: opening one gift on Christmas Eve, going to my Great Grandmother's house, waking after midnight to open our presents, and the list goes on and on. The Husband and I have already put some small traditions in place for our family. Each year we do Christmas Breakfast at our house and the Husband cooks the traditional waffles. We go to see the festival of lights at Lake Lanier and we always buy an ornament from the gift shop to commemorate the year. All this before the birth of our cub so believe me when I say we are boiling over with excitement to add him to the festivities and expand our current traditions.

The Husband I also celebrated our fourth year of marriage and tenth year of dating this month. I can not believe the numbers. The years have moved so fast but I could never put into words the joy and memories I have from this past decade. Sometimes it feels like it was only yesterday when I first told him and I loved him, of course I said it first the aggressive always know what she wants type of person I am. Then again sometimes I feel like I've known him forever. We married in a civil ceremony and always planned to do a traditional formal ceremony at our fifth year. Wedding planning ahead (I do not say this with excitement). I am not your usual bride. I hated wedding planning. That's partially why we ended up doing the civil ceremony. Wish me luck readers.

For the sake of length as well as I feel I am beginning to ramble I will leave you with this random video  of Antonio....and well me. Please ignore me doing the raspberry sound...I was trying to encourage the cub.