"When I hear people talk about juggling, or the sacrifices they make for their children, I look at them like they're crazy, because 'sacrifice' infers that there was something better to do than being with your children."
-Chris Rock
Unfortunately for mom, this was the last week at home with James before she has to return to work. But it was a good week to end maternity leave on because James is now at the age where new milestones are reached almost on a daily basis. This week he held up his head while on his stomach, began playing with hanging toys while on his back, and started holding his own weight as long as you help him maintain his balance.
While out shopping this week we ran across a great deal on an A&M jersey that was too good to pass up even though it’s several sizes too large for either one of the kids. Even so, when Ashlyn saw it she immediately put it on and danced around the house in it for 15 minutes. Gig ‘em Ashlyn.
The experiment of the week was “touchable bubbles”. The idea is that you can make bubbles that won’t pop immediately when you touch them. What we ended up with was a sugary mess that not only popped but left sugar rings everywhere. Oh well, Ashlyn still had fun and that was the point after all.
We made a stop at Target this week to pick out a helmet since Ashlyn has shown herself to be fearless on the tricycle. We weren’t sure if she’d keep it on as she has never kept a hat on for more than a few seconds but she decided that it was acceptable. So we drove out to the park and rode around for a bit, and Ashlyn climbed to the top of the play set which is something she has not done before.
As the first three months come to a close, we’re amazed at how much James has grown already. We shouldn’t be surprised given that he’s following in his big sisters footsteps. Thanks James for a fun three months, and a big thanks to mom for doing such an awesome job with the kids while still letting me get some sleep!
