9 Months huh?

So little Jack is now 9 months old.
I can't believe it.
It's gone by so quickly.
I know people always say that but it's true and I can truly appreciate that.
He's almost walking now. A few wobbly steps here and there and then a bum plant. But then a few seconds later, he's up and at it again. I cant believe that hes going to be more mobile, he's already a handful! Anything folded will not be after 2 mins. Anything put away will be in the middle of the floor. Oh and naps? What are those? He doesn't want to sleep anymore...

This year has been a roller coaster.

 I'm overjoyed that we now have Jack in our arms (well for as long as he can stand it because he's a squirmy little bub) We've grown extremely close to some people and are happier because of it. There's also been a lot of downs too. Hubby is still struggling to find a decent job and is getting more and more frustrated. All he wants to do is support his family and no one seems to want to give him a chance. We've heard of alot of "you're just too overqualified"... I mean what the heck is that about? He still has his job at the Ice factory but it's wearing thin on him and me for that matter too. How can you go into a job everyday that you hate? Oh yeah, you have bills to pay. So it's been tough.

I'm trying to start a catering business. Just a side thing, unless it turns into more. Then maybe I leave the retail game altogether, which would be nice. Don't get me wrong, I loved my job. But AW is closing and not for me anymore. I'm not even sure if I have a job to go back to. I'm probably just going to get bought out. Nutty, the only thing I've ever known I might not go back to.

Being a mother is the most wonderful thing to ever happen to me. Although I have been noticing ALOT of the other mom's being judgemental.
I mean, he's not your kid. Lay off.
No I didn't breast feed and I don't have to justify it to you. Yes I started him on solids at 4 months and no I don't think it was too early. It was our doctor that recommended us to. No I don't cloth diaper and yes I am worried about the earth and the health that he will grow up in. Cloth diapers just don't do it for us. Sorry if freak out a bit if he draws blood, my baby hurt himself! No he doesn't sleep through the night yet without a feeding or a pacifier...etc.
Can't we all just be happy that our kids are happy and healthy?
There is no one right way to parent. As parents, WE decide whats best for our children and others
 should respect that. I don't tell them how to parent, do I?


The only problem with being a mom is that you are a mom 24/7 and you start to lose yourself in the "mommyhood". You forget about your needs because you feel guilty for doing anything for yourself...It should be all about the baby. Well guess what? Baby needs a happy mom. If it means dropping of the bub at the grandparents for a few hours, do it. If daddy needs to be Mr. Mom for a night, let him do it. We as mothers need to take time to rediscover ourselves. Not necessarily go back to who we were before baby because lets face it, its not the same. We are different people. But we dont have to be a just a mom. We are much more than that. A mom, a wife/girlfriend, a friend, a daughter, and most importantly human.

Remember you deserve to be happy. Now you just have to believe it.