-Bennett is sleeping soooooooooooooooooooo good. Not to jinx anything but most nights he goes down around 8:30 and stays put until 7 or 7:30am. I have transitioned him out of his rock & play since his legs were hanging over the edge and he seems to really enjoy the crib! Most times, when he wakes up in the morning and after naps he starts playing..grabbing toes, etc. I also broke him of his swaddle a few weeks ago. That was a challenge, but he caught on and is loving the freedom! We have a thumb sucker on our hands. I'm perfectly ok with it..gone is the paci! :)
-I have been able to enjoy 2 nights out with my girlfriends so far and it has been nothing short of AMAZING! First, Greg's mom enjoyed a night with Bennett while I went out to dinner and movie with Laura Beth and Ash. P.F. Changs might just be my newest addiction that I had forgotten about..and Footloose, come on! Love it! Secondly, my mom watched Bennett since my beloved Abigial was coming in from Korea to renew her vows with her hubby. Since our husbands are both in the Army, it's not everyday both her and I are in the same town so it broke my heart to say "see you soon" at the end of the night! The four original members of the P.C. were in attendance and it felt just like old times. I can't tell you how many late nights, laughs, tears, and hilarious moments I have shared with them. I have for sure been blessed with some of the most amazing people in my life.
-We are l.o.v.i.n.g fall! The leaves are so gorgeous here and the crisp weather gets me all excited!
-I cannot believe it's almost the Holidays! I feel like once Halloween is over, I blink and it's Thanksgiving. Feeling super sad about experiencing them without Greg! Butttt, that just means the New Year will be here so soon..the year that Greg comes home! :) Yipeee.
-While at Abigail's wedding reception I ran into a friend from High School that I used to cheer with. She was one of my favorite people in the entire world my sophomore (her senior) year of school. I met her sweet husband and she is so incredibly happy! It makes my heart so happy to see people I care for, some of who I've sadly lost touch with, grow up to be such awesome people! *Shoutout to Amanda..she reads this blog* ;)
-I also ran into another friend from high school while out to lunch one day. We were in the showchoir together and she was always such a sweet person...hasn't changed a bit! For someone that hasn't seen me in 9 years, I loved that she could tell just how much I love my life/little family! She said she keeps up with me on facebook..I've had numerous people tell me that from my hometown and I love it! I grew up in the greatest place, for sure!
-This new mommy is in a huge fashion rut! I just don't love my body so it makes clothes shopping so hard. I can fit into all of my pre-pregnancy clothes, but they just look awkward on my new body. Jeans are fine, but it's the tops that I'm not loving.
-Recently it has come to my attention how much bullying/judging goes on in the world. It starts at the earliest ages..preschool, grade school, high school, college, and even in the adult world! Now that I'm a mother, I worry about Bennett's character. It has become one of my biggest goals to make sure that he grows up to be a kind, loving, accepting man. I want him to know that he is no better than anyone and to treat everyone he mets with respect, regardless of differences. I don't ever want him to become a victim of it either...if I could, I'd protect him forever.
-He has made some wonderful friends while he's been overseas and I am incredibly thankful! He spends most of his time with them and it feels so good to know that he has people who are kind to him and help fill the lonely moments. Most of them I'm already friends with (and their spouses) but there are a couple I've only met once or twice. Cannot wait to all be together again and get to know them better! It's true..when you "click" with someone, it only takes a second to become instant family in the Army Community.
-I have been thinking about my single girlfriends a lot lately. I truly know some of the sweetest, talented, beautiful, most driven girls in the world. In my eyes, I have no clue how they aren't taken! I'm praying that they find the perfect mate at the perfect time! They are just too great to go on like this much longer! :) Wish I knew more single guys so I could play match maker, but I trust that God will place the right person in their life!
-I'm estatic for the Breaking Dawn Part 1 movie to come out! Geez!
-Pinterest does nothing for my productivity during nap times! I have gotten some of the best ideas and recipes from it though..so time well wasted?
-Getting soooo excited for Halloween! Things are so much more fun with kids! :)
-The Singoff...obsessed. Must be the showchoir girl in me.
Ok..there are a million other things on my mind, but this will do! Happy Week, friends!
1 comment:
Love the picture of the baby.. so cute!
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