Time sure does fly

Hi everybody! So, as it turns out, I haven't had a lot of extra time on my hands to update my blog! And when I actually do get a free minute or two... I never feel like sitting in front of the computer. It's been so long since I've written... I don't even know where to start.

Our baby boy is 3 1/2 months old now! Can you believe it? He is so much fun right now... lots of smiles, laughing out loud, grabbing things, sucking on his little chubby fingers, holding his head up so well... he's becoming such a big boy. I can't even express in words how much I absolutely ADORE him. He's been sleeping through the night for some time now... and he's becoming such an easy kid. I think that might have something to do with Jude and I getting to know him too. We're working on nap times as I type actually. I've started letting him cry when I know he's just tired. I'm not saying it's easy... but my poor baby needs sleep... and he's in such a better mood when he sleeps! I cry with him sometimes too... but Jude assures me that we're doing the right thing :) It's probably the hardest thing for me right now. I'm trying to get some sort of routine for nap time... because I think that's why he sleeps so well at night... we have a routine.

We went camping two weeks ago, and Josh did so great. My back killed me from holding him most of the time... but Jude and I were both so pleased with how well he slept at night and how happy he was during the day.

Jude is such an amazing father. I love watching him interact with Josh, and to see Josh's face light up when daddy comes home... so cute! I love being a family together. I have to say, it's a lot of work, but so much fun at the same time. I'm actually looking forward to more kids! I really didn't think that would happen this soon!

Jude got a second job, and started two weeks ago. He's doing that so that I can stay home with Joshua. It's really hard on both of us, mostly him though, but it's not permanent. I just keep telling myself that. I'm so lucky to have a husband so willing and motivated to take care of his family... I love him so much and miss him terribly when he's gone.

The last three months have flown by, and I'm sure when Josh is five years old, I'm going to look back and wonder where all the time went. I try to cherish each moment, and each stage that we're in, because I know it's not going to last long at all. I already kind of miss the little, tiny baby stage... who would have thought? :) I really love being a mom, and I love our baby boy so much... I look at him now, and can't even believe he was inside of me... that HE was the one kicking me all the time, and that he is the heartbeat I saw at the very first ultrasound, when I was 7 weeks pregnant. Man, I get tears in my eyes just thinking about it. Who would have thought that being a mom involved all of this!? I don't want you to get the wrong idea... we have some rough days together... but that's part of it too I suppose. When you become a mom, you're all of a sudden part of this 'secret club'... that none of the other moms tell you about. And even IF other moms tried to fill you in on what to expect... you just couldn't understand, until it happens to you.

As I watch my sweet baby sleeping in my video monitor... My heart melts... and I realize I should probably get going so I can take a shower and eat something before he wakes up! :)

Love to you all!

I don't have enough time to update you with all the photos that I'd like to... so here's his smiling face! This was taken about a month or so ago... I'll really try to be more regular on the posting... :)