A lighter update

Well most of my posts have been long, time consuming reflections on my never-ending list of things I continue to learn as a mother. I decided to take a break from that in this post and simply give an update. Things have been very good, crazy, but good. Yes, life is filled with challenges and laughter brought courtesy of little Alex. It seems that from the moment he turned 4 months or so time has decided to fly, and now today he turns 7 months! What the! How did that happen?! Didn't we just bring you home from the hospital? Anyway, a lot has changed for sure, he's way too independent - in his own cute way - and slowly I start seeing more of a soon-to-be toddler instead of a baby. Brian finally finished moving buildings at the end of last month, after a July full of work and plenty of stress - thank goodness he handled it pretty well! Last month I was able to go to Mexico for a week or so. It was GREAT! Gosh I had completely forgotten how much I miss my aunt's cooking, the culture, my friends, and the overall sense of feeling home. Don't get me wrong, my home is where Brian and Alex are, but for some reason being in my parent's place where I spent so many years and in my beautiful country, home has never felt so right a word to describe it. My mom and aunt made sure I was spoiled! It felt so nice to be pampered every day, and have someone you trust take care of Alex while you take your time to take a shower - all moms out there know what I mean! I was able to see my high-school friends, one word: SURREAL. It had been easy 5 or 6 years since I had last seen them, and it was so amazing to see that even though everything has changed, it felt as though I had been away for just a bit and our conversations were easy, and goodness so much fun! Last time I saw them we were teenagers, and now here we were having dinner just talking but now as adults laughing at our embarrassing high school moments. It was great! I was also able to see my grandma and it was the first time Alex met her (great grandma for him!). It was a special experience to see her face of happiness, and experience the joy she has in her posterity. As for me, I'm still working on self-care. Writing this blog is actually a way for me to relax and just let my thoughts flow. The good thing for me is that Alex is finally taking naps again and sometimes they last for 2 hours - Hallelujah! I thought this day would NEVER come haha So I have time to read, exercise, take my time to get ready, and once in a while write a post. It's nice for sure! I still have a lot to learn and I'm working in not feeling guilty when I spend time for myself, but I have realized - albeit slowly- that for me to be a good mom I need to take care of the woman that I am. Brian has helped me very much in slowly realizing this, so I'm grateful for his patience. Oh yes, Brian's birthday is this Saturday so I have some things planned, it should be fun! It's amazing that he's turning 29, not because he's old, but because I met him when he had just turned 24. Yes time goes by far too quickly, and I'm just glad that I have been able to spend so much time with him, and that now here we are five almost six years later with no regrets and simply looking forward. It's exciting and scary. But even so, I'm glad we have plenty of laughter as a healing balm. And here's why:

And yes, he placed the burp cloth on his head by himself! Have a great Thursday!