Yesterday was my first mother's day and one of the best days of the last 5 months.
The day started off with a good snuggle with my baby boy. We fell back asleep for a few hours while Justin snuck out and came back with bagels, flowers (peonies, tulips and hydrangea) and a sweet card. Then we ran errands and around three, I took another two hour nap with Jack. They're my favorite! He's such a snuggly baby. It was a perfect day, I hated to see it end.
The next best part of the weekend was...WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! Or, I should say, we signed the contract. Justin was panicked but I wasn't, likely because I have no idea what's going on. Ignorance is bliss and I'd like to keep it that way. We're both very excited. Every decision we made about where to buy, which house to buy, etc, was from the perspective of what Jack would want. "Jack would love this playroom," "Jack would have so much fun playing in this park," "This will be Jack's room!"
I can just imagine the floor plan we picked out at Christmas time with garland going up the stairs and stockings over the mantle. Justin wants a snow village in the sunroom. I think he has major plans...that village just got upgraded to a city, population 1 million. We daydream about Easter egg hunts in the park, oyster roasts at the oyster pavilion with friends, kayaking in the marshes (Justin's on his own...gators everywhere!), and weekends at the pool. That kitchen! The kitchen alone was worth buying the house for. Christmas cookies, Thanksgiving dinners...I can't wait!
The best part is that we will finally have room to accommodate guests! It's a four bedroom house so it will be years before we outgrow it. There are two bathrooms upstairs (one Jack and Jill, and the other very near the guest room). We go to pick out all our finishes at the design studio very soon. We already know what we want and can't wait to start construction on the house. We'll be moving in by September! Just in time for Clemson tailgates and the holidays. Jack will spend his first birthday in our new home. Happy baby, great hubby, and now a house to make a home! Life doesn't get any better than this! Below is Jack just before bathtime. He's such a happy guy!
We were very fortunate to have Justin's parents in town this weekend. At the very last minute, prior to signing the contract, our relator (Jay), called to say the builder of another home we had been interested in, was going to drop the price by 25K if we were interested. It was a tough decision but in the end we are very confident that we picked the one that's right for us. With the help of Sherry and Cliff, of course. ;) Best in laws ever!
Jack got a hold of his baby monitor. He's on to us!
"Time to wake up and play Daddy!"
Happy baby boy.
Playing with the new rings that Granna bought him. It was cute how he found them. I was walking to the back door to let Kramer out and had Jack facing out on my hip when I bent over to remove the broom stick we use to lock the sliding glass door (ghetto fabulous). When I stood by up, Jack had a hold of this toy set. It was the funniest thing. Like, "Look what I found Mom!"
Dad's toes had him fixated for a while. Don't worry Jack, they frighten me too sometimes.
Another toy that Granna and Papa brought. This boys not loved at all, I tell ya :)
Not sure what these videos are...as usual. Probably involve me and baby talk.
Flying through the air! He loved it.
Today at daycare, the girls told us that Jack fusses when he sees them pick up other babies. They were surprised at how smart he was. Not surprising...he's a genius. They're finding that out though ;)
Will try to post more photos later. Goodness knows I have a ton to post. It's getting a little late now and my mouse battery is dying. Will catch up later. Love you all!
