by a huge group of amazing friends and family. In fact, this was our very first trip where there were several kids which was a new and entertaining experience. Henry had a great time playing with his little friends, Taney and Izzie. And he also was able to hang out with his cousins Lily and Nyle. All the kids were great, but since each one is at a different age it was definitely a reality check as to what was to come. Izzie is a sweet and good little girl, but she is a toddler and she kept her parents on the move the whole time. I saw my future flash before my eyes, whether it was dog food being thrown across the floor or an unsuspecting bidet being crawled into, I know that my time is fast approaching. Henry is crawling around like a madman and his days of toddling are just around the corner. I can only imagine what he may get into.... Anyway, we had a great time and I'm sure that we will be vacationing together again.
Speaking of Henry's accomplishments, he popped out both of his front teeth, one eyetooth and working on another eyetooth along with the bottom ones he already has. It was a tough month with all of those teeth working their way out, but that smile of his is only getting cuter. I can't believe that my little baby man is turning one in just about a month. I've been a little extra emotional these days and every time I hold him in my arms, I can't help but think about the last year and everything we've gone through together. To make matters worse and better, since I am back at work and Henry is almost at the year mark, I am weaning him. I'm surprised at how sad it makes me to think about this phase being over, but the timing just fell into place and we both know it's time. I feel so lucky to have had such a good breastfeeding experience considering the beginning was such a struggle and I am so thankful to have shared that experience with Henry.
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of that I am back in school and trying very hard to just hunker down and get this quarter done with. It's pretty much the busiest I've been in a long time and I'm not positive it will all get done, but I am going to do my best. I have to complete service hours for a class I'm taking (it's a required course for graduation) and I'm also taking another class. With school and work, volunteer time and Hank time, I've about used up every second I've been allotted. Oh well, we're having a good time and getting things done. And just as I say that, the wee man is stirring in the other room.
