Dear Cole,
I absolutely cannot believe that you are six months old already. How is this possible? How has time flown by so quickly? I know that before I know it, you will be crawling. And then walking. And then driving.
My darling son, I try so often to find the words to express just how much I love you...and I fail every time. It's something so massive, so far-reaching, that the English language just cannot cover. Just know I love you just a little more each day.
Love, Mama
Cole met Santa yesterday...tell me this is not the mostest adorableness in one picture EVER!!!
I'm pretty sure he's been good this year! :)
Today, at the risk of being totally shallow, I will confess that I'm thankful for Black Friday sales.
Yes, I'm one of THOSE people. The crazy ones that get up at 3 am to stand in lines that wrap two miles down the block in the freezing cold, only to crowd into the stores and wait in a three mile long line to pay for certain sale items.
Isn't that what Thanksgiving is all about?
But it's a SALE, people!
Socks are half price! DVDs for only $2!!!! A crock-pot for ten!
How can you resist such screaming deals?
To be honest, the fun of it is almost more in the planning than the actual sales. Chris and I eagerly scan the ads on Thanksgiving Day, circling and making lists for our plan of attack. We mark what we want to buy, then split up on the day of, cellphones in hand, with no less intensity than a recon mission.
Shopping with crowds of excited people? The official kick-off of the Christmas season? Half price socks? Yes, please!
Today I am SO SO SO thankful to see my parents in less than 12 hours!!! They are driving up from Southern California today for the Thanksgiving holiday - we can't wait to see them! And I know one little baby who is saving up some big grins for his Gram and Pap!
Ok, I'm fired. I apparently thought it would be way easier to find the time to blog about what I'm thankful for every day.
I was so wrong.
But better late than never, right?
For Saturday: I'm thankful for music. I can't even count the number of times I sing to Cole to calm him down, entertain him, or just to tell him how much I love him. Music is by far one of the most amazing parts of our lives.
For Sunday: At the risk of sounding ridiculous, I'm thankful for my pump. Yup, I know. My breast pump. But without it, I wouldn't be able to feed my baby without formula - and the feeling of being able to completely nourish and sustain a whole little living human is amazing. I LOVE that I can do that for Cole - even if it's not straight from the source.
For Monday: I'm thankful for my hubby's job. Even if it's in Medford. Maybe especially because it's in Medford (no, I didn't mean it like THAT!). It's just that when Chris is gone for weeks at a time, I gain a whole new appreciation for having him home. And Chris working super hard over there means I can be a stay at home mama to my little man here - a sacrifice that I appreciate even more now!
For Tuesday: I'm thankful for our dogs. Nala and Chloe are such a part of our family and their snuggles and (over)excitement when they see me is just priceless...not to mention the huge smiles Cole has every time he sees Chloe!
For Wednesday: I'm thankful for my grandparents. While we NEVER see them often enough, I think of them so frequently and love them to pieces.
For Thursday: I'm thankful for my camera. Taking pictures is one of my favorite things to do, and a good camera makes all the difference! I remember how much I wanted one, and Chris got it for me for our second Christmas together! Truly one of the best gifts EVER.
For Friday: I'm thankful for friends. Ok, sounds super corny. But I am one of those people that can have a really hard time making friends. I am amazed when I think of all the fantastic friendships I have in my life - I never in a million years thought I would be so blessed with so many!
Ok, there's the catch-up. PROMISE PROMISE PROMISE I will be better this coming week about posting every day! (Famous last words...)
This is my favorite sight to see when I walk into Cole's room after his nap:
It's hysterical to see his happy little face peeking out from behind his crib!
Cole had his first taste of "real food" this weekend.
And of course my happy, easygoing, good-natured little guy loved it! We'll try banana and avocado in a few days.
I can't believe my baby is eating solid food already!
What a face, huh?
