**yes, this one is a blurry mess but I love it. ...
Today is Easter Sunday. First Easter with Max. Not sure if its me still feeling like I need to 'catch-up' from when I was traveling, but I wasnt all that thrilled about this holiday. (in its defense, it is ranked #3, after Christmas and Halloween)I did get Max an Easter basket, and filled it with goodies. He seemed to enjoy the plastic eggs. ...
Dear Max,You are now well into your eleven month, and approaching a year here shortly. I have been a bit emotional about this milestone. I cant help be excited for you for all the things that are to come, but I am missing the itty bitty you I met almost one year ago. I traveled to Budapest Hungary for work, which meant I left you...
Since being home from my trip, I've been consumed with Max. I cant get enough of him. He has changed so much since I had left. He's taking a few steps, he's more communicative and even started saying 'ma-ma'. I know he is bored with the baby toys in the house and only wants to get into the cabinets. I am holding out until his birthday to give him new age-appropriate toys. ...
Seriously. I need to drop a few 'l-b's'. According to the medical standards, my BMI is in the Obese category. Now, if you see me, I am surely not anywhere near the obese. However, the extra baggage I have in my mid-section does need to go. After consuming ten days of heavy, rich, flavorful food that was heavenly! (i'll give that to the hungarians,...
What to do on a balmy Sunday afternoon? Laundry? Or take a stroll? Hmmm....Laundry got trumped. We went for a stroll along the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville. A little bit windy, but fresh air felt good on someone's feet. And on Mommy's face! ...
I'm home now. Been home for close to 36 hours. I love it. I love being with Max. I love getting to experience our nighttime routine. I love getting to feed him, to hug him, to hold him (even in the urgent care as soon as I got home). I missed him more than I knew. When I was in Budapest, I felt empty...
image from flickrthis is how i feel right now. done. finished. cooked. have had so much sucked out of me over the last 48 hours where i see things in such a different light. the loyalty i once had is now gone. its time i go home, get back in to my routine with my son, and figure out our next steps forward. ...
I had thoughts of how Max would be when I was here in Budapest. I actually didnt know how it would go over. Well, apparently its going over just fine. Its almost as if I dont exist...Looks as if he his having a GRAND time! That makes me feel good. ps - poor Tyler, having a heck of a time with his molars...seeing he...
So I am trying to make the most of my time here. I got up this morning and set out on foot to see a few things in the city. I enjoy this city, dont feel so out of place, like a tourist (though with my Vera Bradley bag I stick out like a sore thumb!). Here are some shots so far from...