Quite the talker

Well, I am so blessed. This little boy is such a joy to be around. He is a happy little baby for sure.

On February 1, 2008 I went back to work for a half-day to finish out my time there. It was my last day in an office job. I cannot say it was my last day of work, because I work everyday all day and have since Judah was born.

The half-day that I worked at the office was so very surreal and strange. It was odd being there and away from my little boy. It seemed strange to be talking to people and having random conversations about random topics. It was good to go for one last day and say my goodbyes and see-ya-laters. I was able to talk about my little baby and explain that he was the reason I was quitting -- to have the rare opportunity to stay home with him and raise him. Not one person was discouraging of my decision to stay home with Judah. Every person said, "You won't regret that. He'll only grow up once. Enjoy staying home with him!" It was great to feel like I had such support to stay home and raise my son. I will miss the people that I worked with; I made some good friends there. But I will not regret staying home with Judah -- and being a good wife and mom . . . at least the best I can be.

I cannot explain how grateful I am to Jake and the sacrifices he's making so that I can stay home and be a mom. I love him so much, and he is so supportive of me staying home with our boy. And I absolutely love being home with him all day. I wasn't completely sure that I would enjoy it as much as I do, but I am joyful for every moment that I have in the place where I am. Everyday is the same, yet everyday is so different. It's so simple but complex, too. How wonderfully weird is that? But, I do love what I am doing.

I have another video to share, and it is (again) Jake and Judah talking. Judah was in such a great mood last night and was enjoying his time with his daddy. It is so fun to watch them together!

Everyone who talks to Judah and interacts with him says one of two things: 1. "He's so pretty and cute!" or 2. "He just talks your ear off!" I am beginning to see that the more he talks, the louder he gets.

Just this morning, Judah was awake super-early (for him), and he was in the living room playing. He was just jabbering away and semi-screaming and laughing and squealing. He was getting so loud that I thought he would wake up Jake. (Surprise . . . he didn't! Jake can sleep through anything!) It is so fun to hear these changes in his voice as he learns that he is the one making the loud noises. He just loves to giggle and laugh. I am so proud to have such a happy boy!