Being a mom....

It's amazing to me the things you learn when you become a mom. You learn how to:

-change a diaper in 5 seconds flat
-change a diaper with a moving target
-mulitasking: is the key to living...if you can't do this well you might just fail!
-how to fit more things than possible into a diaper bag. I mean who knew a little kid could need so much stuff!
-the highlight of your day might just be NAP TIME! the time for you to think peacefully without a child running by, screaming, or blabbing away!
-the ability to cook, clean, or do dishes with a child glued to your leg or pushing you away from the counter.

there are plenty of more things, but my brain stopped functioning at 9:27 pm so that is the list for now!

I do have to say that being a mom is the best job in the world. I wouldn't trade it for any amount of money anyone was to offer! You can't get paid any better than with kisses, hugs, high fives, or just a goofy smile or laugh. Let me tell you Avery's laugh is VERY contagious. The smile is pretty good too! Tonight at dinner he had applesauce, well he was laughing hysterically and we weren't sure why...well he was clapping his hands together and splashing the applesauce on his face, apparently it felt funny.

The kid is smart too! Tonight we said, "want to go visit great grandma?" and off he went to get his coat. Now the coat is in the bathroom over a child gate. He reached his hand in, and grabbed the coat. we told him to put it on...well he attempted. But as soon as he got it on out the door he went! he loves to be out there, i just wish it was warmer out! he walks himself right to the car, attempts to open it, and climbs in...

He might not talk much, but he does babble a lot! At least I know he understands when I ask him to do something, he actually does it(well most of the time). I know his words will come with time...of course he might not get much in word wise with a mommy and daddy like us. But he accels in other areas.

SOmetimes it is nice to know that you are doing a great job being a mom. I don't always feel like this, sometimes i feel like I don't do enough with him during the day. we don't play enough games, sing, dance, or just be silly. But I know that I do as much as this little kid can handle. I have caught him numerous time lately "reading" a book to himself. He loves books like his momma. He will dance any time the cell phone rings or music comes on the tv.(so its dancing in a circle...) the house phone rings and he yells "dada", the little boy i watch looses his binky and he gently places it back in(or tries). He sticks his tongue out to anyone that walks through the door..why i have yet to determine, but he does. he always waves when you leave. He even hand feeds the dog his food and Rascal tolerates him very well!

ok my husband keeps interrupting me with pointless crap so i have to end the blog...my thoughts are gone!