Tis the Season.....

Well- the season is among us to reflect on the year and the things we are thankful for. Of course, we don't have to do much reflection, what we are most thankful for is the precious ball of joy we hold everyday.

Some other things I am thankful for:

1. This last week, I (we) paid off my school loans in full!!!! It only took me 13 years.
2. Our baby boy will be officially be recognized by the courts as a Hiltpold on Nov. 29th!
3. I get to be home with Luke and watch him grow and learn everyday
4. We celebrated 9 years of marriage this year!
5. Thankful for Mimi and KK who give me a break when needed

Luke has decided he is interested in food now! He has gobbled up some bananas, applesauce, green beans and avocados so far! Yay! And now that he is eating some solid foods, he is really excited about it. And some things I have learned since he started eating solid foods:

1. DO NOT get dressed for the day before feeding him or I will end up wearing the food all over me!
2. check his hair (and my hair) for food particles before going out in public
3. dark colored foods STAIN
4. Fisher is a great sweeper/mop for food that falls on the floor

I have also decided that I can do many task while feeding Luke a bottle, those include:

1. getting my hair cut
2. get my teeth cleaned
3. get annual Doctor check ups
4. get allergy shots while holding him

I am not tooting my own horn, just simply amazed at what a trooper Luke is and thankful he is tolerant of me dragging him around all the time so I don't lose my sanity by NOT getting things done! I am not sure how long these days will last, but thankful while they are here. :-) Today we are headed to Bass Pro Shop to see Cowboy Kris Kringle! Luke's first Santa picture! Then Mimi is picking him up for an evening with Great Aunt Sheryl and Uncle Buddy while mom and dad cook and clean for the week!