Almost Crawling

I know I said I wasn't going to disappear any more.  The excuse I have is(a good one) two words long:  "Doctor Who"

That's right, I am now a Whovian.  If you have yet to watch it, you should start...or run.  Once you get into it, you get really into it.  Truthfully, now nothing else on Netflix sound good to watch anymore.  I may just have to watch them all over again.

Now to what is really important. New things with Bryan

 He is almost sitting up stably by himself.  He can sit for a little bit, but after a few seconds his balance gets off and he tumbles.  

 He has also started to roll around really well and can maneuver himself all over the floor.  I used to be able to set him on his blanket and go make my bed or do dishes.  Now, if I leave him for more than 30 seconds, it is almost guaranteed he is into trouble, and he doesn't even do a full on crawl yet! I went to get water and he had scooted himself all the way to where our power strip is and was chewing on it.  This mama needs to start baby proofing.  Fast.

I was talking to my dad this morning (Happy Birthday Daddy)  and we were talking about how much Bryan has grown.  He informed me that once they start walking, it is all over.  You mean it isn't already?  Even as we speak, baby has maneuvered himself to the iPad (he loves to watch color crew on it.) and is dragging it around the floor to get away from me.

I also need to start cleaning my floors more often.  Joy.  I hate cleaning the floors, but when you pick up your baby, and he is covered in dog hair, dirt, and who knows what else, It becomes a priority.

 Freckles loves to interrupt my little photo sessions.  I cant decide if he really likes Bryan, or just doesn't mind him.  I know Zuko prefers to keep his distance (too many fur pulling incidents) and the cat loves him, but freckles, I'm not sure about.  All three of them though, are very gentle with him, even with the fur pulling.

Loving the SHM Life

Lots of pictures at the end of this post.  I took so many cute ones, I just couldn't cut them out

Some days, he can be such a stinker, but even then, I still feel incredibly lucky to be with him.  He bites me, hits me, and pulls out my hair.  As painful as it is, I kinda love it.  When he is extra excited, he smiles and blinks really fast while sucking air in.  Then there is that laugh.  Oh that laugh.  It is the most amazing sound I have ever heard.

These are things that I get to enjoy and think about all day.  Yes I do need a break from him every now and then, and he doesn't nap when I want time too, but it is all worth it.  I can get the dishes done, and have plenty of time to play.  In the morning, when I am exhausted, I get to snuggle and watch Veggietales with my smiley boy.  My house is getting under control, and I don't have to sacrifice time with my little man to get it that way.  I am able to take care of my family like I have always wanted!

About a week ago, I lost sight of that.  While talking to Luis about my concerns and doubts with the choice I made to stay home, Bryan looked at me and gave me a big smile.  Cue water works.  

Was I crazy? Of course I made the right choice!  No one was going to take care of my boys like I am.  No one was going to care about Bryan's little accomplishments like I do.  How would I have the patience for my son and husband that I have now when I was working all day and coming home to a messy house.

I have nothing against working Mommies.  Nothing at all.  Being a working mom is tough but they can do it.  I know plenty of working moms that are able to keep everything together.  (I am not positive, but I think they have house elves or something working for them)  I was not one of them.  

After I started crying at that beautiful smile, he put his hand on my cheek and just left it there.  He didn't scratch me or try to yank on me, but just left it there.  It felt like he was telling me it was OK.  He knew I was doing my best.

Even with me staying home, I still don't have it all figured out.  My house is not spotless, we don't have a set schedule, and my baby is not this happy baby all day long. (though, I will admit.  he is close to it) That being said, I am working on it. I am slowly becoming a Stay Home Mom/Wife that my family deserves. I will never be perfect at it, but no matter what anyone else says or does,  I know I have a little boy that needs and believes in me. I also am married to a wonderful man that loves and supports me in whatever I decide to do.

Now, on with the pictures, before I think of any other long messages to write.

There is a song that I listen to (It is called track 3 on my computer and no idea who the artist is) One of the lines goes something like this:  "I know little babies come from heaven.  I know god made those tiny hands and hearts"  I thank god every day for letting this perfect example of love to my arms.

Halloween and Easy Pumpkin Pancakes.

Halloween was so much fun.  Like always, we went to my sister's  to trick-or-treat with her kids, only this year, I didn't get in trouble when I carried my niece around when she got too tired to walk.(Last year, I was pregnant, so that was a no-no) 

 I loved dressing Bryan up.  He looked so cute in is Peter Pan costume. (or Robin Hood, depending on who you are) He even let me keep the hat on him.

Halfway through walking around with the kids, Bryan got so tired that, as soon as he was put in my arms, he fell right asleep.  I have this thing against the stroller, but I was glad to have it that night.  This boy is getting heavy.  It was nice to be able to let him sleep in his stroller.  Everyone else liked it too.  It made for a good place to store sweaters and candy buckets on the way home.

 This little lion costume was his backup, just in case it got too cold.

In between our little fashion show

This was our center piece for the last week of October.  It was really cute when I had my tissue paper flowers in it...and before I ate some of the candy corn.

And now, Pumpkin Pancakes!

 Like when I did the cherry cupcakes, I used a mix.  You can use any pancake mix, I really like krustys, so that's what I used.  The amounts are as follows:

2 cups pancake mix

5-6 heaping tablespoons pumpkin Puree

1 cup-1 1/4 cup water

1/4 cup chopped pecans(optional)

Mix all that up and then cook it like you would normally cook a pancake.

My dad taught me to make pancakes at a really young age, and I never remember him measuring water for the pancakes.  Now that I am older, I semi measure the water, but never use the exact same amount.  For these, use most of the 1 cup, then mix it.  Then keep adding water and mixing little by little until your batter is the right texture.

We had such an awesome Halloween, but now I am so excited for November.  While I am not a fan of cold, November and December bring a sort of cozy feeling that isn't there for the rest of the year.