Since returning from vacation I've noticed a lot of changes in my little man. People told me I would barely recognize him after a week away and while that's not entirely true, I definitely feel he's gaining skills daily!
For starters, he's blond now. He had medium to light brown hair before I left him and after a week in the cottage sun he is full out blond! I swear, he must have been sitting out with Sun-In in his hair the way his highlights look!
Second, my blond bombshell is noticing things he never would have before: boats out on the lake catch his eye, a tiny bug on the ground has his full attention. Isn't it funny how only months ago his eyes couldn't even focus on my hand in front of it and now he's picking out things both near and far.
And third, he's pointing at these things he's noticing. Pointing and looking at me to see if I see that he's seen something. Its hilarious how he looks for approval for even the smallest things. "See Mom, see how I see that thing over there? Do you see me seeing that thing?"
And fourth - he's eating like a champ! From spitting chunks out of his yogurt to fully chewing pieces of pasta! As much as people said he would eventually get the hang of eating its such a relief to see him chew real food and SWALLOW it!
And lastly, he's lost his zombie-walk. Up until this past week, even though he's been walking for a while, he walked with his arms out in front of him as if he were ready to fall at any moment. All of a sudden he's gotten comfortable in his walk, arms at his sides, strolling around.
Such a lot of changes in what seems like such a short time. I recognized him when I got back but he did indeed change a lot!
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Stressed, Exhausted, Excited....it's all starting to feel the same...
The past few weeks have kept me hopping as hubby and I prepare to leave on a jet plane to Puuuuunta Caaaana this Friday. In the miriad of planning and packing I've had little time to worry about missing Zackie which I think is for the best. It's funny how before the vacation was booked, I probably didn't need a vacation but BOY do I feel like I need one now!
To start off, I've gone off an anxiety med that I sincerely felt I didn't need anymore - bad timing? Perhaps. Also, I'm not sure what came first, the stress or the migraines but they really seem to be feeding off each other. This has led to everything little thing sending me through the roof - just ask my husband! Our pool pump crapped out (on our "let's keep it cuz it's already here and it won't cost us anything" pool) and with the impending trip we had to make a snap decision to buy a new pump or drain the pool. This week. And implement said plan before Friday. And of course hubby "isn't sure" what we should do so he'd like to think about it for a month like most other decisions he makes. *SIGH* I found a friend willing to sell us one but that meant I had to find time in my very busy week to drive out to my ex-work and pick it up from her - it was AWKWARD.
Zack has been a trooper, going along on trip errands but he's also been skipping his naps. Which means Mommy is skipping her naps as well. A Mommy who isn't getting her nap isn't one you want to mess with. I guess hubby missed this memo because he nonchalantly throws out another dozen things we need to do before Friday and since he's working every minute up until we leave, these tasks have been added to my list.
And my dog either suspects we are leaving her or just hates me because she's decided to destroy something everytime I leave the house for an hour. Yesterday it was a box of crackers - note to self, always put away groceries! I left the non-refridgerated items in the bags on the floor in the kitchen and my (over-fed) dog helped herself to a box of Olive Oil and Cracked Pepper Triscuits. It didn't look like she even ate any, just ripped the box to shreds like she was a mafia member sending a message. MESSAGE RECEIVED!
Thank goodness for vacations - it's nice to have the chance to completely stressed out before I go and relax it all away!
To start off, I've gone off an anxiety med that I sincerely felt I didn't need anymore - bad timing? Perhaps. Also, I'm not sure what came first, the stress or the migraines but they really seem to be feeding off each other. This has led to everything little thing sending me through the roof - just ask my husband! Our pool pump crapped out (on our "let's keep it cuz it's already here and it won't cost us anything" pool) and with the impending trip we had to make a snap decision to buy a new pump or drain the pool. This week. And implement said plan before Friday. And of course hubby "isn't sure" what we should do so he'd like to think about it for a month like most other decisions he makes. *SIGH* I found a friend willing to sell us one but that meant I had to find time in my very busy week to drive out to my ex-work and pick it up from her - it was AWKWARD.
Zack has been a trooper, going along on trip errands but he's also been skipping his naps. Which means Mommy is skipping her naps as well. A Mommy who isn't getting her nap isn't one you want to mess with. I guess hubby missed this memo because he nonchalantly throws out another dozen things we need to do before Friday and since he's working every minute up until we leave, these tasks have been added to my list.
And my dog either suspects we are leaving her or just hates me because she's decided to destroy something everytime I leave the house for an hour. Yesterday it was a box of crackers - note to self, always put away groceries! I left the non-refridgerated items in the bags on the floor in the kitchen and my (over-fed) dog helped herself to a box of Olive Oil and Cracked Pepper Triscuits. It didn't look like she even ate any, just ripped the box to shreds like she was a mafia member sending a message. MESSAGE RECEIVED!
Thank goodness for vacations - it's nice to have the chance to completely stressed out before I go and relax it all away!
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