Ah, Mothers!

Perhaps it's my age or the fact that I am now a mother myself, but I've come to realize that sometimes it's just necessary to have a little "mommy and me" time.  My mom came to visit us this weekend and it was truly a little slice of heaven.  She helped get Cale fed and dressed, she put him to bed, held Riley when she cried, folded my mounds of laundry I had been putting off, and spoiled us by buying dinners and clothes.  It was like having a vacation without having to go anywhere.  But sadly she had to leave this morning and so it's back to reality. :(

Among other things, I have been feeling pretty positive about Cale lately.  I realize that my emotions go in waves and although I'm on a "high" right now, I'm realistic enough to know that a low is inevitably going to follow.  I'm really enjoying have this high right now, though.  Cale has been eating REALLY WELL the past week or so which is making life so much easier.  It's so refreshing to see him get excited to eat!  He's also been making quite a few new sounds and sometimes I swear he's saying actual words. He learned to sign for "all done" which has come in handy when he's eating.  It's not the correct sign for "all done" but as long as he uses his own sign consistently I'm not too concerned.  I'll take whatever I can get!  

In general, I am just so thankful for the little boy he is becoming.  I truly feel he has a great chance in succeeding in this life.  I'm so lucky to be his mom and to be able to see him climb these huge mountains!  How rewarding being a mother can be. :)