the haps

Hey there! It sure has been a while since I last wrote. The time goes by so fast, and the guilt builds walls so high. I think I'm still struggling fiddling with the focus of this blog. So until I find it, I hope you enjoy my shifting interests, babblings, and ramblings.
Here's a quick update on what's been happening in our lives: not much! I spend my days singing and dancing to keep Maki happy; cooking and cleaning to keep Husband happy and eking out a little me-time in between to keep Mama sane.

Happy Fall! Dear Summer has gone with no hope of its lingering around in this part of the country. We had a fun, but overall uneventful summer. It was fun playing and exploring outside with Maki everyday. Each day brought us new adventures and discoveries. While Maki was discovering the elements and bustling world around him, Mama was re-discovering all of the many things that we adults take for granted. {When was the last time a fire engine's horn put a smile on your face?}
We spent a lot of time going to the city parks, in our backyard and going for neighborhood walks. Even the days, when I'd rather just lay around in bed, I forced myself to get up and out of the house for Maki's benefit. It's a constant reminder that my life is no longer mine alone. I have to be cognizant that everyday is an opportunity to color and shape my little guy's world. I'm sure I'll need even more reminding of this as the temperature continues to drop around here.

Maki Updates:
We went to NYC to visit my family in July. Maki is a true blooded New Yorker. Something about that city makes him come alive. He's so at home there, it warms my heart. While in New York, Maki had his first accident and subsequent hospital visit! He was running in the apartment, slipped on a rug and busted his teeth through his lip. He had to get four stitches! We're still a bit shell shocked about it. Every time he runs, I imagine him toppling face first. It doesn't help that he has indeed toppled face first a few times since the incident, scoring him bloody gums and a busted lip. It's so scary. I'm just like, "How am I supposed to keep you alive for eighteen years!?" Everyone else, is just like, "Oh, girl, this is the first of many." 

Maki still breastfeeds. He eats some solids, but I'd say his diet is about 70/30 breast milk to solids. I'm really proud that we've been able to breastfeed this long. Even though at times (mainly in the middle of a sleepless night), I kind of wish we done or on our way to being done. But I can say that I truly enjoy it. I'll probably be sad when it ends, but for now as long as I am able to be blessed to continue breastfeeding, I will. I hope that he weans himself, because I don't even have the energy to take his "bobby" away from him.

We've been potty training. No pressure, just introducing him to the pot, and encouraging him to voice when he has to go. He's coming around, but like I said, we're not pressuring him.

Well that's the latest around here. As Fall begins to settle in for good, I'll be looking for fun indoor activities to keep us busy on days when it's too cold to go outside. Hopefully I'll find some fun things to share with you here.
Post soon.

i'm back

It seems I have taken quite the break from blogging, even allowing myself to fall off from the photo challenge. Well I'm back and re-recommitted. :) I was away pursuing the possibility of returning to work. However, long story short: it wasn't my time. In addition to many other factors, I was getting quite nervous and anxious about being separated from my little man. So while I won't be returning to work, I am relieved that I'll continue to stay at home with Maki.

Speaking of Maki, we are one week away from his first birthday! People always say, "oh it goes so fast," but for me it hasn't really. This year felt exactly a year long! And what a lovely year it has been. Maki is walking, saying a few words and babbling a ton. He has four fully emerged teeth and four half teeth pushing their way through. We're still breastfeeding, but he does eat some solids. He nibbles off of our plates and his favorite things to eat are yogurt, oranges and veggie sticks. He loves trucks and balls and bath time and books. His favorite book is, Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? by Dr, Seuss. He loves all of the silly sounds Mama makes when reading it. And now that the weather is half way decent, he loves spending time outside. He's developing into such a little person, and it's amazing to watch.

Next week, in honor of my little man turning one, I'll share his birth story. I've been working on it for quite a while as some parts have been difficult for me to revisit. However, I am excited to get it finished and share it here with you.