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.