November 30! Seriously, I haven't posted a blog since November 30?!?!?!? What the heck is wrong with me.
I am now beating myself up thinking of all the moments and memories that have happened since Nov. 30. Addy is 9 months old so you can only imagine all the stuff that a developing baby does and how each "first" is something amazing and special.
I attribute some of my blog neglect to the fact that I just didn't feel like myself for the longest time. It's not a good excuse but it does bear some weight. I can actually remember when the "light" turned on and I found myself again. So weird to not know you weren't yourself until you realize that you are yourself. I guess it's all post baby hormones. I wasn't depressed but I wasn't necessarily happy. Not that my beautiful child didn't make me happy because that is craziness. I just felt tired all the time. I know this is normal. What's crazy is that my baby has been sleeping through the night since she was about 2 months old, so it's not like I'm up in the middle of the night to contribute to that fatigue. I think it's just being a new mom and all the things that go along with it.
Anyways, all that being said, I've been back to myself for some time now. Well, I'm pretty forgetful but I can blame that on the Mommy brain. But there really isn't a reason for not keeping this blog updated. I will try very hard from now on.
The problem is where to start? I mean we're talking about 8 months worth of stuff right? I guess I'll just get started off with Aaron.
I'm so proud of him. He has so much on his plate. I'm so quick to say he has terrible time management skills but when you look at ALL he's doing right now, I'd say he's doing a GREAT job. He is a wonderful husband, father and now a record label President (SoulStride Records), part of a production team duo, as well as a very talented songwriter. He was nominated for another Dove Award this past April. It's been wonderful to watch him work and explore new territory as a record label exec. He does such a good job of keeping God first and me and Addy second above everything else. I know I don't tell him thank you enough. He amazes me every single day. Some artists signed to his label are Ginny Owens, Brittany Hargest (a member of former group Jump 5), Haley Morgan Smith and Revolution Worship. Good stuff there.
My job.
I love it. It's the best job I've ever had. Going back to work after maternity leave wasn't all that hard because I love what I do. But after having a summer off, I'm finding the return to work date looming in my future and I'm not all that thrilled about it. It's going to be tough now that Addy has so much personality and isn't sleeping all day long. She's so much fun to be around and I feel like I'm going to miss out on some amazing moments. But deep down, I am glad that I have this job to return to and how very rewarding it is. I can't even begin to express my gratitude.
Makeup.
Well, its still going, slowly but surely. I have done a few brides on their special day and a photo shoot, which was a blast. I have another wedding coming up in October. I do enjoy doing it, but find it a bit hard to feel motivated when it takes time away from sweet Addy. But I do hope to keep it up and book some more gigs.
I guess I have to start the Addy section.
I don't even know where to begin. I know I will leave out SO much but that's what I get for waiting so stinkin' long to write. She is absolutely the most adorable little person I have ever met. She is amazing. Aaron and I are so incredibly blessed ot have such an easy going baby. She is such a happy baby. She really is the joy of our hearts and we love her so much. Her little giggle is the best sound in the entire world. The first time she said "Mama" came a very close second. Her smile is just gorgeous. She isn't crawling yet but I am not really in any rush for it to start happening. That will mean lots of baby proofing and I don't want to do it yet. She is growing up fast and that does make me a bit sad. But I find myself enjoying each of her stages. It's such a miracle to watch her explore and learn new things. I really could go on and on here. I will save that for future blogging.
My little family just got home from a 2 week vacation to New England to visit my family. We drove there, which was crazy and it ended up being super abnormally hot while we were there. Not fun. It was however, wonderful to see family. We spent a week in the Boston/Cape Cod area and then a few days up in Maine with my Grandparents. My Grandparents are so sweet and I really wanted them to meet Aaron and Addy. Those were some unforgettable memories. Aaron and I love Boston so we had a blast doing the tourist thing.
In the midst of the past 8 months, we have found ourselves in the middle of other changes as well. We have started attending a really great church called Mosaic Nashville. We both love being there very much. We hope to be moving into a new home at some point in the future. That subject has been so crazy but we're just stepping back for a bit and let God do what He does best. We do feel like we've outgrown where we are but we also aren't in any rush to make it happen tomorrow. Aaron and I almost completed a full 90 days of P90X. Whew that was intense but I was able to lose all my baby weight. I hope to keep the workouts up, and hopefully do another round before our baby free cruise in February.
Our lives are really full of such good friends. Some of our favorites moved back a few months ago and they are expecting a baby. They are like our little brother and sister and we are so so so happy to have them back in Nashville. Ironically, it was about the time they moved back that I began to feel like myself again. Talk about good timing. There are so many of our good friends expecting little ones right now and it's such a joy knowing how amazing parenthood will be for them. I enjoy spending time with my friends who are experiencing the world of motherhood. it's so comforting to share stories and get advice. Most importantly, it's therapeutic to laugh at our Mommy brain moments.
I really do hope to keep the blogging up to speed. It's scary how fast 8 months flew by without a single note from me. I'm sad to think how many enjoyable things I could have written about but lesson learned. On that note, this momma is headed to bed.
