In early November, the crawling began. He started sitting up a couple of days later, and by the end of the month, he was easily pulling himself up into a stand.
His caregivers at daycare welcome me at the end of every daycare day with, "he's been climbing around all day," or, "he's going to be walking soon." His mobility has become quite an asset at daycare where he is the only little one crawling. That is to say, there is little competition for toys and Ollie happily goes after and takes the toys that he wants. I can't help but wonder if this is foreshadowing.
As a mama, I'm incredibly proud of my baby's physical developments. It's a funny part of parenthood. The mundane has never been so exciting or fulfilling. Who knew I'd be so amazed to see a baby sit up? But I was, and honestly, I find all of his learning awesome.
Time has sped by nearly as rapidly as Ollie's grown. Over seven months already?! I'm back to work full-time and juggling a full schedule. It's intense -- lots of work, relationships and loving packed into every day. It's 80% amazing, 20% bewildering and always tiring. In fact, I learned that one of my working mama friends is pregnant with her second and it struck me as so brave. (She's always been inspiring and it continues.) I think that shows where I am in my development as mother; still a little overwhelmed.
The holidays have been a lot of fun so far. Logan and I put up our tree, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Santa Mouse entered the reading rotation and Logan and I set our DVR to record A Chipmunk Christmas. We brought Ollie for his first CT visit. We enjoyed lots of quality family time, including a great visit with Ollie's cousins Nick & Emma. There was a little too much traveling though (Thanksgiving was in FL and Christmas in CT). We're looking forward to a relaxing New Year's.
Wishing all of you a fabulous holiday!
Wishing all of you a fabulous holiday!
