She likes me!

Remember those first days of school?  Trying to start up a conversation with someone who you think looks normal, and hoping that they think you look normal??  

Forced small talk.

Searching for common ground.

Probing lifestyle and morals and family values without sounding nosy...

You don't do that???  Liar :)

There is a playground I take Will to pretty often.  I typically go alone, sometimes I'll offer invites to friends on this side of town, but with "busy mom" scheduling, I typically go alone.

I have no problem going alone, I bring a book, catch up on correspondence, and try to find another mom to chat with.

The latter is mostly unsuccessful. 

But today, I met a really sweet person who I think I have a lot in common with!  I've been fooled before, but I have a good feeling today!  We've already set up a play date for next Thursday.  

I can't wait.

A teeny bit of plagurism...

This post is a bit long, but SO worth reading.  If you have kids, of any age, I found it very refreshing, encouraging and reassuring.

momastery.com/blog

Also, I think it explains why I find a sleeping toddler infinitely more precious than a sleeping baby...

jAnUAry!!!

Side by side 24 weeks

So I can't find my journal that I kept with Will recording my weight, symptoms etc, but I'm really sure that I am just SO much bigger this time around.  I've heard it's very normal, so I guess that's ok.

Here is a picture of me in 2008:

And now:

Happy New Year!!

Is this not the sweetest little baby new year you've ever seen??

Merry Christmas...a few weeks ago

Well well well.

Another Christmas has come and gone, and it was fantastic!  Every year older that Will gets, it gets a little more fun.

 

We flew to Arizona to spend some time with our family and both the weather and company were amazing.

This is Will taking a spin on Samaw's walker!!  Don't let her heavy coat fool you, it was about 68 degrees out here!

Christmas morning did not disappoint.  Will can recognize his name somewhat, so his job of passing out presents soon turned into, sifting through the presents and only pulling out the ones with his name on to open!!  

There were lots of big hits, everyone felt spoiled rotten by naptime :)

Next year we're looking forward to celebrating with one more.  Please pray for our precious baby girl, I've got about 15 weeks left!