Thursday, May 10, 2012

14 months and Mother's Day

So much has happened in Luka's world over the past six weeks! Ken and I decided to close our business, so Lu and I have been together at home every day, rather than together at work everyday. The entire household seems less stressed now. It really is so nice to be able to give the kid my full attention all day, instead of being torn between he and work related projects. I get to wake up to his smiling face and ridiculous hair and not worry about how to find the time to answer emails, pack orders, and order inventory in between baby duty.

 hair fire.
"Mama, why is my hair so ridiculous?" You were just born that way, sweetie.

Speaking of hair, we did get Luka's hair cut a few weeks ago. But not too much! Just enough to get it out of his eyes. I kept a curl in a little plastic baggie for safe keeping.

first haircut
Unimpressed with the whole experience

When I say that I stay at home with Luka, it's not completely accurate. We are out doing things all the time. I try to keep him busy and active with kid related things, so I joined a play group with kids his age.  We go to baby music class, park play and stroller walks, meetups at parent's homes, and more. It's so nice to have something to keep Luka engaged so we aren't just sitting at home playing with the same toys all the time. Plus, I enjoy talking to adults! A win/win for all involved. Luka loves baby swings, so we find ourselves at the park whenever the weather is nice.

happy.
He couldn't possibly be happier

 hark!
Dramatic swinging

Lu just started walking a little bit as of last week. He isn't adept at it quite yet, but it's fun watching him try.

Our little baby is turning into a toddler! *sniffle*

Eric the teddy.
Snacking with Eric the Teddy

This weekend will be my second Mother's Day as a mom. This time last year I was so exhausted and nearly brain dead from lack of sleep, and completely unsure of myself as a parent. This year I feel much more confident (most days), and I sleep a bit more, too. One thing hasn't changed, and that's my deep, pure love for this little goofball.

thenandnow

waiting for daddy
xoxo