Owen has been home six months! Most of the time it feels like he has been with us forever, although each and every day I am conscious of how lucky we are that he is our son.
Our little boy has grown so much and learned many new things since that wonderful day in March. He has brought joy and laughter to his family and friends. Owen has healed a hole in my heart and allowed me to let go of past disappointments and pain. He's taught me patience and reminded me to be open to both the big and small blessings in life.
I've learned a few other things along the way too:
- I love him completely, without hesitation, with all of my heart; and I always will.
- Apple Cinnamon Puffs are surprisingly tasty; Gerber's Mixed Vegetables are not.
- Getting bitten by six baby teeth hurts a lot.
- I like the sound of soft rain on the roof at night, the cats purring, Justin Timberlake's CD. My favorite sound by far is Owen giggling.
- A warm baby sleeping in your arms - even if it occurs in the mind numbing hour of 3:00 am after you've been roused from slumber - is a wonderful feeling.
- People have a need to tell you that your child looks like you. I don't mind since obviously I think Owen is adorable - but it did come as a surprise to us that Bob and I look Asian.
- Crawling babies can move astonishingly quickly, and will always go exactly where they shouldn't.
- Being a stay at home mom is sometimes really hard and tiring. There are no coffee breaks, no lunch hours, no water cooler gossip or sick days. Forget about performance bonuses or a salary! But it's all always, always worth it and I am so thankful to Bob for allowing me this opportunity.
- Have stacking cups, will travel.
- I miss sleeping in on Saturday mornings.
- Bodily fluids and other "outputs" aren't (quite) so gross when they are coming from your own kid.
- I understand mama bears completely - I too would destroy anyone who tried to hurt or take away or interfere with Owen in any way.
- You can have a whole room of toys but the cats water dish is much better entertainment.
- Being a mom is the best job in the world!
Thanks to you all for being part of Owen's journey home and his first six months in the US. There are lots of exciting things coming up ... Halloween (remember to vote for your favorite costume), Thanksgiving, Owen walking (really, any day now!), Christmas, and I'm sure, a hundred more moments - big and small - that we will cherish and share with you!
3 comments:
Even though it has only been six months, it seems as if he has been part of the family forever. I always thought Bob looked Asian; didn't everyone?
Sharing Owen's life through the blog has been a gift that you have shared with many.
Thanks, Rich and Cathy
By the way he has the wrong football shirt. Should be green and white.
Uncle Rich
Or better yet yellow and black.
Aunt Cathy
Wow - 6 months already? that is so great, and the time really goes by too fast in my opinion. The pictures were priceless.
I loved the crib comparison shots! He has really grown!
Also enjoyed reading the "things you have learned" I agree with each and every one.
I also noticed that we have the same chairs, (shot with Owen in his Raven's jersey), along with the same patio furniture....great taste!
Linda Altemus (Amy's friend)
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