10 months have gone by!

May came and went before we even knew it! Another month flew by so quickly. Mason is becoming a toddler more and more everyday. I can't believe how fast our baby has changed. We have quiet a few friends who are expecting- some who recieve this email and I have to say, enjoy the time, even when it is hard, you're tired, and I'll say it, you may be a little bored. Love and hold that little baby because once their brain catches up with their body- they will want to move all over the place and you will miss those days of cuddling, snuggling and naps on your chest! Every once in a while Mason will still want to be held close just to relax and I have learned not to take those moments for granted.

Developmentally, we are doing great- he is still scooting backwards and although he gets into position to crawl forward he always stops short of taking that first move. He will get there and we enjoy watching what movements (and how far) he can get around backwards. He also sat up in his crib for the first time. We layed him down for a nap and all of a sudden we heard his mobile music- so we went up stairs and found him sitting up pulling on his mobile. He looked surprised that we found him! He has started pulling up on furniture and trying to stand- once in position he will stand for a few minutes and play before deciding that he is ready to sit back down. And finally, he said his first word- he has been making sounds for weeks, we hear mama's, dada's, eye's, etc but about a week ago he said dad. Once he said it and we praised him, he kept going, just repeating it. it was such a treasurer for Steve's especially since he works so hard so that I can stay home with Mason.

For mother's day we decided to spend the day at the zoo. Mason LOVED seeing the animals and of course he is a people watcher so we was highly entertained. For me, it was just a great day to spend as a family, not running errands, just being together. We have had about a dozen really nice days, so we have enjoyed walks around the lake, afternoons in the yard, swinging in the park and picnics outside. You can never take the sun for granted!