very very busy

These last few weeks we have been VERY busy. We have completed 2 holiday markets, one of which was 2 days long. I came down with a horrible cold for which i could take no medication due to breastfeeding, which turned into a sinus infection that has lasted forever. I have had a few doula interviews that resulted in my having a doula client every month from now till April with lots of scheduled prenatal and interviews coming up. I also gave my notice as a counselor, last week will be last week. With all of the busyness we took some family time this weekend to get our house ready for the holiday.

Picking out our Christmas tree

Pretty exciting

Jude had a traumatizing encounter with Santa

With lots of things going on and even more things to catch up on, it was nice to take some time to do one of my favorite things, setting up the christmas tree. This year we got a small tree and put it up on a table. Now that Jude is moving around we figured it was safer.

9 months

My son is now 9 months old. He has officially been out as long as he was in (a few weeks longer then he was in actually) and I can hardly believe it. 9 months ago was hands down the most amazing moment of my life as I meet my son for the first time. 9 months before that Jude was just a tiny little guy and I was confused and wondering why I was so tired and why I was craving cheeseburgers SO badly. This month has brought with it tons of change. A few new tricks that Jude has picked up:

-Pulling himself up into the standing position

-walking with help from mom and dad

-blowing spit bubbles on purpose

-commando crawling

-eating bites of mom and dads food

-fake crying to get attention

Each new change is so exciting to watch. Even now after all this time with him both in belly and in home, I am still constantly blown away that i have a son and that my son is so amazing.