We went took our boy to see Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo to see the Christmas lights. These folks put on the dog in this neighborhood. Some homes had electric trains in the front yard and one family was actually showing the Polar Express in the front yard. It was a nice evening and our son was looking around in wonder. I think he enjoyed the lights. We for sure enjoyed watching him as he looked at the lights.
Today I celebrated my first birthday with my husband AND my son today. It was a great day! I could have received no gifts because I got the best gift ever on 4/21/09! I feel blessed to have my family and am grateful for this day.
I know I have neglected this blog, but I have been super busy with my little boy. i have been doing a little bit of crafting here and there but not so much knitting or crochet.I have been sewing a bit but mostly, I have been scrapbooking. Having a baby changes everything and I just love scrapbooking about the little guy. I think I have about 20 pages in his book. And I still have to scrapbook halloween and thanksgiving. My son is getting so big so fast. I will post a picture soon and very soon from thankgiving.
Motherhood is everything I hoped it would be and more. Now that he is older, we are getting sleep, but sleep deprivation is a crazy thing. Noone can explain it to you or prepare you for it. You just have to experience it. I went back to work when he was 3 months old. Its been crazy trying to be a working mother. I don't know how women do it! I guess we just do.
WE are enjoying all the firsts. 1st Halloween, 1st Thanksgiving, etc. My husband buys him a bib to commemorate all of these firsts. I will have to think of a way to save them all. Hmmmmm, maybe I can scrapbook with them?
Anyway, now we are getting ready for our first holiday season. I am having cookie exchange this weekend and we are putting up the tree. I also have some other family projects going. Whew! I am doing way too much. I will post some pics very very soon of my latest project. I am sew proud of myself. That a hint!
Okay, excuse my voice, I was talking to a friend on the phone while I was taping this.
My baby boy continues to do well. He is growing and changing everyday. We are enjoying being parents. I have about a month left to my leave so I am trying to get our childcare plan together. Of course, I want to stay home with him. Living in SoCal does not lend itself to being a one income family. So, I am going to be a big girl about it and be grateful I still have a job.
I am trying to come up with a plan so that I can eventually stay home. I have launched my new business and if I play my cards right, I might be able to build it into something great. Check out my sight:
I have become an independent consultant for Usborne Books and More, an incredible line of educational childrens books. I am so excited about this opportunity. I have tried two other party plan businesses in the past and due to life circumstances I gave up on them. Mostly, these businesses were just not a great fit for me. However, Usborne, I believe will be perfect for me!
Its a great opportunity and if you want to know more about it, the info is on my site. I had a show that was not so successful but I ended up have 4 personal shopping appts and all four purchased books. Thats what gets me excited. The books really do sell themselves. Plus, I get to build a great home library for my son!
I am handling motherhood a bit better these days so I plan to update more often with more picks of my 10 WEEK OLD little guy. Its so hard to believe that he is already so close to being 3 months old!
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