Three Months?!?

Crissy October 20th, 2006

Wow, I am so sorry to have made you wait so long. What was that? Oh, you thought you were in some doctor’s office or waiting in line for tickets to a concert. Again, my apologies.

I have come to discover something during my hiatus. I discovered that I needed this blog more than anything during my son’s first year. I was able to rant, complain and even brag at will and all of you were right there with me lending a sympathetic ear or cheerleader-like enthusiam. I truly appreciate every single comment and wish I could give each one of you a hug.

Since Aiden’s first birthday, I have been having so much fun with him yet I am not interested in writing about it. I guess I just don’t “need” you like I once “needed” you. I know that sounds like a lame excuse, but unlike some of you I am not a writer at heart. I was never good at keeping a journal when I was younger, mostly because I was more interested in playing a game of ball in the backyard with all the guys (oh yes, I was a tomboy) or calling my friends to find out what they were up to or making out with my boyfriend. Writing just never came naturally to me. It became a chore and lately I have been doing all sorts of fun stuff with Aiden now that he is walking/running all over the place that I just kept putting it off.

Kudos to those of you who are dedicated to your writing. I admire your determination and will get back to reading and commenting at some point, but for now I am going to enjoy the time I am spending with Aiden.

For those of you keeping track, Aiden has all his teeth with the exception of his 2-year molars (which are currently shifting their way upward as he has not been sleeping well), he is a whiz at kicking a soccer ball, he now gives kisses when he wants and has quite the sense of humor. I am thoroughly enjoying our outings to the park every day (as long as the weather holds up) and teaching him more signs because he loves to communicate with me as much as he can (his words are not quite understandable yet). He loves the outdoors (yeah for us) and is interested in everything. We just love who he is becoming and can’t wait to see what is next.

Things with me have been changing, in a good way. My ranting friend had her baby and they are both doing well. I have been approved to teach another class next semester and will stop watching Matthew after November. I still have no desire to have another child at the moment and will keep those of you interested posted.

Hmmmm, let me see…I think that’s about all that’s new with me. So, what have you been up to?

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