This week we've been having great weather, almost every day has been sunny with great big, crystal clear blue skies. So, I take Orion on daily walks to the river which is about 5 min from our house. It's also been windy this week and particularly more when you get to the water. Sometimes the wind takes Orion's breath away but he loves seeing the waves crash up against the shore. You should see the look on his face, he gets so excited and lights up with that big smile on his face.
At the end of next month, I go back to work. I feel comforted and reassured that everything is in place for Orion when I go back. He's been going to in home daycare 2 days a week and now has friends there LOL. He really enjoys it, he gets spoiled with all the toys, the other children (he's the youngest there) and the treats he gets in terms of food. On Tuesday when I went to pick him up, I had a moment. The children were in the backyard playing on the play structures and I saw Orion in his stroller being pushed around by the caregiver. He was happy moving and also watching all of the other kids play. For me, standing there behind the fence watching, I just got emotional. Of course, I kept it together but I realized my little guy is growing up and I could have stayed there longer just watching him. Time escapes us and I've been so lucky and thankful to have had the past year to be with him and cherish the milestones as well as the little things. It's been the best year of my life. Ideally I'd like to go back to India next February or March for the 3 embryos I still have and try for a brother or sister for Orion. If successful, I'll have completed my family, (it's already complete with Orion) but he'd have a sibling and I'll be able to take another year off to spend with Orion and his new brother or sister.
He recently got his first 'toof' at 8 months... it's on the bottom and you can see it poking out. He likes to chew on your finger and smile if you pop it in and feel around lol. With my feelings towards time, I'm in absolutely no rush... just want to take life nice and slow.
♪ Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I've built my life around you ♫
♫ But time makes you bolder
Even children get older ♪
♫ And I'm getting older too
Oh I've had my moments, too, Toban! Glad you're feeling good about going back to work. And man oh man, a sibling! That would be amazing...if I were only several years younger. Enjoy the beautiful weather!
ReplyDeleteYeah... it would be amazing but not easy, I agree. But I'd love for Orion to have a little brother or sister... we'll see :)
Deletethis blog entry made me sad....how time is fleeting and that the moments we have together is so important and should be cherished
ReplyDeleteYa... made me a bit sad too but like you said, should be a reminder to be happy and thankful for everything we have! :)
DeleteI wish you and all the other mamma's and pappa's a nice slow life! I wish that time would stand still when we are lucky to be home with our babies.
ReplyDeleteWish we could all win the lotto...but I tell you, coming home from work each day is BY FAR the best moment of each day when my children greet me with a big smile!!! Best wishes.
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