Anna and Christian Today.

How I enjoy living each day with my little son and friend. I realize I write about a lot of other things besides motherhood but in reality, motherhood is what takes up most of my time, thought, and effort these days… and for many years to come. And that’s a good thing.

Unfortunately I don’t have our camera installed on my laptop. Pictures would greatly enhance my storytelling. Alas… But I’m adding some random recent pictures of us anyway.

Christian wakes up between 7:30 and 8. After vehemently protesting a diaper change, then getting his milk, he is ready to go… testing our babyproofing… if any of the doors in the hallway are open, he’ll find out within 15 seconds.

This morning we followed our usual routine, A.J. getting ready for work, me packing his lunch and making Christian’s breakfast… he and A.J. eat breakfast together and I sit with them since I no longer have time to make mine first.

Christian has a big appetite now after a slow start on solids. Today he eats an entire whole wheat waffle with sugar-free syrup… all the while doing his best to make his daddy and me laugh and pay attention to him.

(at my parents’ house a few weeks ago)

Next I serve him banana while I wash the dishes, but he just picks at it. Then we send A.J. off for the day. Christian stands at the window with me and waves frantically… although not when his daddy can see him, of course.

The moment A.J.’s car pulls out of sight is always a bit of a downer for me. The house seems very empty and quiet, and Christian looks at me like “What do we do now?”

With an hour and a half or so till morning naptime, we spend it listening to music and playing with toys. I also manage to eat a bowl of Cheerios without Christian freaking out at the Mommy’s-sitting-down-with-food signal.

(also at my parents’ house)

Finally it’s naptime… Christian goes happily to bed and I read blogs for a few minutes and then go get ready. Ideally this is my devotional time but I’m trying to keep his morning nap shorter and I run out of time, so I just read a little more until I get him up at 11.

I get my chipper little boy into his jacket and we head to Walmart. It’s warm and sunny and Christian loves being outside. He chirps at the birdies in the parking lot. We’re just picking up a couple of things. The cashier loves Christian and he obligingly smiles and waves.

At home I drag the pack and play out to the porch and try to convince Christian to play happily. He throws a few toys into the mulch, stands and “talks” to me, and listens to the birds. After a few minutes, he decides he’s ready to go in.

Lunchtime… first milk, then I make my lunch and feed Christian his. He makes an enormous mess. And is very pleased with himself.

We go back outside and Christian tolerates the situation for a little while. Then we play with toys inside, then Skype my mom until it’s time for another nap.

I love the afternoon nap… I put a load of laundry in, brew some decaf, and although some days I try to be productive, today I am simply enjoying the free time.

That’s our day up until this point. Boring, yes? It’s my life right now and I love it.