9 months and counting!

Our little guy turned 9 months old Saturday. Nine months! It's amazing how fast time has flown by! I remember I was just rocking him to sleep in the hospital. And now, cuddle time is becoming less and less as he's constantly on the go. I'm a sad mommy over here ):

He's quite the explorer! He's talking (dada, mama, no, ball, hi), waving goodbye, and doing his sign language (no, please, dog, all done, milk, more). His little laugh lights up a room! He thinks it's quite hilarious knocking a block tower down, rolling his ball with mommy, dancing, and trying to head butt us. 

And he LOVES

Mickey Mouse!

He has so many Mickey Mouse things. Clothes, a stuffed animal, a ball, sunglasses, books, and a new bedding set that we think is a pretty big hit.

(Seriously, doesn't that just make you smile!)

With his birthday fast approaching, we're going to throw him the biggest Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party any baby would love. And yes, mommy has been pinning things on Pinterest and saving things on websites to start buying. To say I'm excited is an understatement. Parties are so fun!

Matt and I have been living our life as usual. He's recently become general manager over the Panda Express store in Bonney Lake. With this pay raise we're starting the loan process to buy our first home!! We've also paid off my car which is an amazing feeling. 

Other than that little update, life has been normal and wonderful. We are continually blessed and grateful for those blessing every day!!

Little Moments

There are moments in life that I wish I could capture and relive every single day. I don't want just the memory. I want the physical touches, the smells, the emotions. Like right now in this moment of feeling my sweet baby cuddled in my arms, sleeping on my chest. These simple and beautiful moments make every single hard moment worth it.

For some reason this week has been really difficult physically and emotionally. Camden is getting both of his top teeth in as well as throwing screaming tantrums with being sick today on top of it all. This has made for a sleep deprived and, unfortunately, cranky mommy. I've been at a loss at what to do and have found myself in tears regretting not cuddling with him more or getting too angry with him during his fits. I've found myself comparing myself to my friends who all seem to have this mommy super power that I seemed to be lacking this week. So I threw myself a bad mommy pity party and let it affect me. 

I finally closed my eyes and thought about the past week. I realized how fast time was really going. Soon Camden wouldn't be a baby anymore. Soon he'll be independent and not needing me as much. Before I know it he'll be graduating high school, heading out on his mission, or getting married. I don't like the feeling of time escaping so quickly.

Then I thought about the positives. That sweet smile first thing in the morning. Hearing his voice calling for "mama" whenever I'm not in sight. The crying that stops instantly after I pick him up. The moments of sharing food and watching his face light up. To him, I'm perfect. He's too little to see my flaws. All he sees is his mother, whom he loves more than anything in the world. To him all that matters is that I'm there.

These thoughts make my heart swell with love and gratitude for this little boy. I'm the mother that was chosen for him. I have what it takes and what he needs. Sometimes reminders are needed to be remember the little moments that make life what it is. Life is wonderful.