Mama Mia!

So, our Little Man gets more and more mobile everyday: Army-crawling everywhere, pulling up on everything, trying to crawl over and under whether he's on the floor or in your arms.  He likes to wave stuff around and sometimes he'll hold it up to you; when you take it from him and say thank you, he smiles as big as he can like he's so proud of himself!  He's been so funny the past couple of weeks smiling at himself whenever he sees his reflection. :) He's also copying more and more, which is so fun!  He's been doing the coughing and saying DaDaDaDa for a while, clicking his tongue, making some throat noise that only him and Walt can do :)  This past Saturday, I clapped my hands and said, "Yea!" and I noticed him "clapping" his hands after watching me do it.  Today, he was in my lap on the couch and he dropped a remote control on the floor so I said, "Uh, oh!" and Walt and I looked at each other because it sounded like he repeated what I said.  So I said it a few more times and he repeated after me almost every time; it was so cute (I know, I know, what isn't cute at his age?!).  Since he was on a roll, I decided to see if he would say MaMa (since every attempt up to now, all I've gotten is a cute smile or laugh).  THOSE TWO SWEET SYLLABLES CAME OUT OF HIS MOUTH FOR THE FIRST TIME!!  He only said it once (with a single "Ma" a little later) and I know he's not associating quite yet but it I am so excited to finally hear little lips speak that word to me!!

My very 1st Momma's Day

So, today I FINALLY got to experience my very 1st Mother's Day.  I already feel so blessed to be a Mommy and to such an awesome Little Man every day.  But, I'll be honest, it was honoring to be recognized as a mother, in worship service and by well-wishes from friends and family.  We spent the afternoon strolling around Lake Morton, enjoying Mayfaire (despite the heat).  After a quick rest at home, we enjoyed each other's company doing some shopping.  We came back home and just relaxed.  My hubby and Little Man each gave me their cards, respectively.  Before I layed him down for the night, I told my little one how much I loved him and I was so thankful and blessed to be his Mommy, how he makes it so easy to love him.  How I have waited for this day, to be honored as a mother, and to realize how honored I am to BE a mother, each and every day!