Reflecting........

Here we are a year later and my how things have changed! A year ago today I went in for my weekly appointment and the midwife decided it was time to induce me so they informed me to go home for the rest of the day, put my feet up, and be back bright and early the next morning to be induced. Did I do what they said? Not exactly............I did go home and I did show up bright and early the next day, but did I stay off my feet? Those who know me well already know the answer to that one. I was way to busy cleaning, doing laundry, unpacking and repacking my hospital bag, and making sure that everything was in place before leaving for the hospital the next morning. I wanted to make sure that when I got home with my bundle of joy that I didn't have to do any house cleaning, at least for a couple days. Little did I know that I would be told no household chores for 2 weeks after delivery. Had I know that BEFORE going into the hospital, I would have left the place a mess so someone else would have had to pick it up! lol
An entire year has passed since that day and so many changes have occurred, some good, some difficult, and some for the best. Ramsay has grown to become such an amazing little guy. I've loved him from the very start but had no idea that my love would grow for him each and every day. I love waking up to his smiling face every morning and watching him sleep so preciously every night. I love listening to the sound of his tiny little hands clapping in excitement or just to be silly. I love that he's become such an independent little guy (just like his mommy) that he insists on feeding himself at every meal. I love that he misses mommy like crazy during the day and gives me LOTS of kisses every afternoon when I pick him up from daycare. I love that he's happy, content, and such a joy to be around. I love watching him sit on the living room floor playing with his toys without a care in the world. I love him smile, his laugh, and the cute faces that he makes. I love that when he's grouchy and nothing else seems to make him happy, that Dr. Seuss puts the biggest smile on his face, even if tears are still sliding down his little cheeks. Most of all, I love that he loves me. No questions asked, no expectations, just pure love and there is nothing in the world like it!
The big BIRTH-day is just two days away and there's lots of plans for the big day and weekend! As long as the weather is nice we'll be going to the pumpkin patch on his birthday. I'm really looking forward to it and I'm sure Ramsay will just be intrigued with the pumpkins! Friday will be a day of preparation getting the house and things together for the big party on Saturday. It's going to be a great day, regardless of the weather. Ramsay will be surrounded by the ones that love him the most and spoiling him rotten. I probably should think about doing some additional cleaning to make room for all the goodies I'm sure he'll get at his party!

One Week Away

One week from today is the big day, Ramsay turns 1! I've been busy working on party stuff for a few weeks now. He also has his one year pictures this coming Saturday so I've been trying to figure out the clothing I want him to wear. So many choices! I can't believe an entire year has gone by. I know it will just continue to go just as fast the older he gets. I'm super excited about the birthday party and looking forward to having family over to celebrate. Alligators is the theme and it's going to be super cute!

This past weekend we went to the park again for some play time and even took Grandma PP with us. Ramsay had a blast swinging in the swing! Once out of the swing though, look out people! All he wanted to do was walk, walk, walk. He's not walking on his own yet (although he could be) but if you hold out your hands beware, he will grab on and take you for a ride!




We also went to Tuscola to the outlet mall over the weekend. I needed to get Ramsay a good pair of tennis shoes since he's starting to walk and I knew Stride Rite was the place to go. I ended up buying two pairs, one he can wear now and then another pair that is the next size up. Before I know it he'll be walking all over the place wearing the shoes out!

Here are a few random pictures of Ramsay that I have taken lately. This kid of mine is so silly! :)

October Already?

I can't believe it's October already. Where did this year go? I love this time of year though and seeing all the leaves change colors. I wish it could be this way year round. I would be in heaven!
This past weekend was great weather wise so of course, Ramsay and I did a lot of walking which we both love to do! Sunday we walked to Walgreens for our Sunday paper, then to McDonald's for some breakfast, then to Hessel Park for some swinging and playing. Ramsay LOVED the swing and just laughed his little heart out every time I pushed him back. It was too cute!!

Eating hot cakes at McDonald's. Mommy couldn't get them cut up fast enough!


Here he is swinging at the park. He was having such a great time.


Here we are, two weeks away from Ramsay's 1st birthday. I can't believe it's been an entire year already and man, what a year it has been. So many ups and downs, but God has been good to both Ramsay and myself and we are enjoying every minute we have together. Soon enough my lil man will be walking and things won't be the same ever again! Look out kitties, you thought Ramsay was fast before, you haven't seen nothing yet!!