I have been so busy loving my baby boy that I have yet to write about what life is now like with him here.  It really is amazing, I love him so much!  I try to journal in a special book about all of the daily things and all of his “firsts” not to mention the baby book.  It’s hard to blog it too! Life has definitely changed, I am a different person- I am a “mother” and that is kinda weird to say- but it’s true, and I think it is the most important job I will ever have.  Everyday he grows a little bit more, does things a little bit different, and tries something new, it’s all new and it is happening so fast.  I try to be in each moment and really soak it all up.  I am so blessed to be able to stay home with him, I may not be able to buy and shop like I used to but it is soo worth it- I wouldn’t trade this time I have with him for anything.  This time I have to spend each day, just me and my boy, it’s priceless and I cherish it.  I can’t imagine leaving this up to someone else to do for me- I applaud woman who do, who have to, some chose to, but for me I know I would be a wreck, so I really am thankful for this time.

He was probably 2 or 3 weeks here, I swear the day he was born he was holding his head up like this! This kid is super strong! He used to kick and punch me like crazy and now I see why- he was squished up in there, he has the longest arms and legs!

Jacob turned 5 months on Aug. 22nd.  Technically he is 23 weeks tomorrow- almost 24 which you might think equals 6 months but no- we count months now- I still count the weeks to myself though  The past couple of weeks have been so fun with him, he has started to be playful and silly, he grabs for everything, is pretty good at holding his bottle, reaches for us which is the cutest!  I am starting to see more little personality traits and it is so crazy just thinking how at this time just last year I was only a few weeks pregnant, we were still keeping it to ourselves!  Now here we are with a beautiful bouncy baby boy!  He is the center of any family get together, he is the first grandson for my parents and Jasons parents, and the first baby in a long time so he always draws a crowd and just gets passed around, everyone wants to hold him.

Here he is my big boy- 5 mo. picture… A-DOR-A-BLE!  I tell my friends who don’t really want kids and don’t really get it that I highly recommend it, once they are ready it is a must!  It is such a wonderful feeling, it’s something you just have to experience for yourself, nothing compares to it.