two days, one hotel, 17 hours of driving and we're here.
this place is just beautiful. heat is different here. the sun envelops your skin in a way that feels welcomed. greg and carol's (my in-law's) property is like something out of a movie. there are giant, open fields and crooked, reaching trees. i can just imagine hendrix exploring, beating a path with a stick. it feels like home already, and that's largely due to the fact that we are so wanted here. greg and carol have been wonderful; they've missed us so much. i'm so glad we're with family.
i've only been "home" with hendrix 4 days now, but already, i see how different staying home will be. on a mama note, i'm able to see hendrix changing in front of my eyes. he's starting to stand up while holding onto things on his own. he's almost crawling. he's sitting up by himself more and more everyday. i am thrilled to be with my little boy. i'm watching him grow and providing a safe and nurturing environment for that to happen.
however, on an independent note, there are little red flags i'm making myself aware of. for example, i get bored easily. today, all i wanted to do was GET OUT! go do something! luckily, hendrix is a go get 'em baby. he want to explore! so, i know that together, we'll make a good team. i'll make sure to keep us busy. another flag was i realized how MUCH TIME I SPEND ON THE INTERNET. i'm going to have to cut back. i'm giving myself some slack here, because i've just been separated from all of my closest friends and family, but stalking them on the internet isn't healthy. :) okay, and the one flag i fear the most... hendrix almost fell off the bed today. THERE! i said it! he almost FELL OFF OF THE BED. i simply turned to throw a dirty diaper into the bag, and he was laughing his way to a concussion. i have to watch him like a hawk, and this is only the beginning. so as of now, i have some "goals," if you will. 1. find interesting, exploratory things to do with hendrix (other than walk around target...) 2. find a healthy limit to internet-ing 3. WATCH HENDRIX LIKE A HAWK. i'll keep you posted on how that all goes.
in the meantime, i'll just be cuddlin' with my boo.
