Year one is done

Last weekend was Henry's birthday and now he is officially in the single digits. His fabulous Tia (aka Carrie) was so generous in offering up her lovely home in LaGrange as party central for Henry's big day and I'd say the shin dig went off without a hitch. John grilled two turkeys and we had an awesome meal which Henry thoroughly enjoyed. He's been going through that phase where he's a little suspicious of people he doesn't recognize, so I was worried seeing so many people he didn't remember at once would freak him out, but he got over his initial insecurities and seemed to have a great time. Henry received so many presents, he is one lucky little guy. Besides cool toys we also restocked on clothes which is pretty important when you grow as fast as Hank does. I'm still getting used to the thought that Henry is no longer an infant. On my birthday every year at some point my parents say, "It was a good day the day you were born". I figured they were just being sappy and saying how they were happy I came into the world, but now as a mom, that statement means so much more to me. The last week, I couldn't help but continuously reflect over the past year and it always brought me back to that day I met Henry for the first time. I remember everything that went on that day, the people I saw, the breeze in the air, the feeling that the time had finally come to meet my son. I know that no matter how much time will pass, I will always look back on the day Henry was born and remember how great of a day it really was.
So we started off his next year of life with the arrival of his second eyetooth. Well, did I say arrival, I suppose the problem is that it hasn't decided on whether it is ready to completely arrive yet, instead it is hanging in the rafters of Henry's gums, tormenting him and reminding me what sleep deprivation is. Darn you eyetooth!!! Hopefully this next phase of teething will be over soon but I am not holding my breath. Besides that, we went for Henry's check up. He has grown almost 3 inches and to my surprise he has not put on anymore weight since our last visit. I knew the crawling would catch up with him eventually and it did, so little by little I am saying farewell gorgeous baby rolls, I will miss you XOXO

Sleep wonderful sleep

We are on the brink of a new year for Henry. I just can't believe that my little man is almost a year old. There I said it, the one sentence that every mom in the world says about their child. Oh yeah, and "Time goes so fast doesn't it?" Well it does! I'd be lying if I didn't admit to getting a little choked up almost everynight as I sit and read to Henry. He's just gotten so big, so much more independent so much more awesome (I know real eloquent) but he is awesome. He is jetting around the house and after the cats like nobody's business. He is problem solving and by that I don't mean math problems, more along the line of "Hey I want to sit on the ground and eat that toy, but it is up on the couch, how do I make this work for me" Kind of stuff.
So besides those sorts of advancements, I would like to proudly announce that I slept 6 hours straight the other night and that is officially considered sleeping through the night! We've had our ups and downs with sleeping in this house but it looks like Henry has turned a corner and is much more accepting of his crib, his sleep and most importantly mine and John's sleep. I know as a parent sleep will never ever be the same as it was, at least not for a very long time, but I am so happy with where we are now. I actually woke up the other day, before Henry, and thought...I think I got enough sleep last night. And that is something!
We are in the midst of preparing for Henry's first birthday party, which his Tia,aka Carrie, has offered to host at her lovely casa de La grange. Anyone out there who is interested in a bbq at the Biskups, let me know. We're partying on the 22nd of May so if you're free let me know.
I'm in the middle of the spring quarter with school and can't wait for it to be over because my brain is a little on the fried side of things these days. Work has been nuts but it looks like I might be transferring to a new dept which is exciting. There is an opening in floral which as many of you know is my specialty so I'm looking forward to seeing a different side of the business. Well Henry is done with his kiwi and would like to be entertained so I'd better be getting to it.