Long Overdue Update

I miss blogging.  I wish I could say that I am too busy for it,  but that would be a lie.  After I get home from work, make dinner, and take care of LX, I just want to crash on the couch!  I often think "I should be writing," but my DVR/football/Breaking Bad calls my name.  But today I am here!

What is new with us?

LX started day care when I went back to work last month.  It was a tough transition for all of us, but we are finally into a new routine that seems to work for all of us.  I am home with him today because he had a high fever last night, and he is congested.  Since starting day care, we have been to the pediatrician no less than 5 times.  Gotta love other people's germs.

Work is going really well!  It is great to be back even though I am absolutely crazy busy while I am there.  My students this year are pretty great overall, and that is more than half of the battle.  School has changed quite a bit in the face of the new CCLS, but I am trying my best  to adapt with it while still keeping me in my instruction.

Our fall SAT classes were a success!  Dave has really done a great job teaching, and I worked to market the course.  While it was a smaller class than we had in the spring, it was definitely worth the effort.

I celebrated my 32nd birthday last month also.  Dave and I had a nice dinner out at One Caroline while my parents watched LX.  It is hard to believe that I am this old, but I am happy and healthy so I cannot ask for more!

Thanks for reading, and I will try to write again soon!

Cape Cod Pics

I am so behind on my blogging.  We went to Cape Cod with my parents at the end of July.  It was so amazing to share with LX the Cape tradition.  We hope to go for many years to come.

One Year Old!

How can it even be!? LX celebrated his first birthday a few weeks ago, and it was a magical day.  Here is his 12 month picture:

Stats: 2'7" tall and 21.3 lbs. and healthy

It it getting harder to take his picture since he NEVER sits still!

I love our little family!

Fun!

He did end up eating the cake, once he learned what to do with it.

Amazing cake by Amanda.

His party was such a wonderful day!  I spent more time than I care to admit on the planning of it, but you only turn one once.  I wanted to celebrate our little miracle and the joy he brings to our life.

11 Months

Sorry, WAY late!

Whoops! 10 Months!

I just realized that I never posted a 10 month update, and he will be 11 months tomorrow!

What a month for LX! He has started crawling like a maniac!  He is so fast and efficient.  He has learned to pull himself up to stand, and he loves to wake up and stand in his crib. He now has 6 teeth total: 2 front top, 2 front bottom, and one on either side of his front top teeth. His smile is even more adorable. He will walk if we hold his hands.  He is babbling so many words, and he makes new sounds often. In fact, he is rarely silent.  He loves to show people how he can make noises on his arm, and the more they laugh, the louder he does it! He continues to love the beach and exploring. He loves to explore EVERYTHING! At his 9 month appointment, he was 20.3 lbs. and 29 inches! We have a big boy! :-)

Vacation Pictures!

We spent 4 days with Dave's family in Maine.  We had a truly wonderful time.  While it was not relaxing as past years have been, LX certainly made it memorable. Enjoy!

Finalization Update!

We FINALLY have a court date! On Wednesday, July 24th and 9 am, LX will legally become our son.  While he has always been ours in our hearts, it will be great to have this last legal hurdle cleared.  While it has been a LONG time from the beginning of the journey to parenthood, it has been SO worth it!

He has been doing so many new things that I can't wait until his 11 month update.  He pulls himself up to stand on anything he can reach.  He loves to climb, which causes his Mama to panic!  He is fearless.  He is also a total lovey baby.  Dave taught him how to give kisses, and they make me melt.  We are just so in love.