September 7, 2007

Owen's Been Home 6 Months!




Owen has now been home for almost 6 months, and life is good! He continues to be a happy, easy going baby - Dr. Victoria was right when she said he was a "calm gentleman".

Our little boy has grown so much and learned many new things since that wonderful day in March. He has brought joy and laughter to his family and friends. Owen has healed a hole in my heart and allowed me to let go of past dissapointments and pain. He's taught me patience and reminded me to be open to both the big and small blessings in life.

I've learned a few other things along the way too:

I love him completely, without hesitation, with all of my heart; and I always will.


Apple Cinnamon Puffs are surprisingly tasty; Gerber's Mixed Vegetables are not.


Getting bitten by six baby teeth hurts a lot.


I like the sound of soft rain on the roof at night, the cats purring, Justin Timberlakes' CD. My favorite sound by far is Owen giggling.


A warm baby sleeping in your arms - even if it occurs in the mind numbing hour of 3:00 am after you've been roused from slumber - is a wonderful feeling.


People have a need to tell you that your child looks like you. I don't mind since obviously I think Owen is adorable - but it did come as a surprise to us that Bob and I look asian.


Crawling babies can move astonishingly quickly, and will always go exactly where they shouldn't.


Being a stay at home mom is sometimes really hard and tiring. There are no coffee breaks, no lunch hours, no water cooler gossip or sick days. Forget about performance bonuses or a salary! But it's all always, always worth it and I am so thankful to Bob for allowing me this opportunity.


Have stacking cups, will travel.


I miss sleeping in on Saturday mornings.


Bodily fluids and other "outputs" aren't (quite) so gross when they are coming from your own kid.


I understand mama bears completely - I too would destroy anyone who tried to hurt or take away or interfere with Owen in any way.


You can have a whole room of toys but the cats water dish is much better entertainment.


Being a mom is the best job in the world!