Random April Thoughts

How is tomorrow May 1st?  Ohhhhh, May...it has always been my favorite month because it is my birthday month.  But now, it is the month of Ethan's birth, which is much more exciting and important.

-We have been planning Ethan's 1st birthday party.  It is a carnival/circus theme and I'm having fun getting ready.  Thank goodness for Pintrest...I really don't know what I would do without it.  Here is an inspiration picture:

-My buddy took his first steps last Thursday.  Then about 10 minutes later, he said "ball", as clear as day.  Now, we have balls everywhere throughout the house so we can hear him say "ball, ball, ball" all of the time.  It is absolutely adorable and so incredibly exciting.  This is the ball that started it all:

-I've decided to stop getting down on myself about my weight.  I'm focusing on the 5K that I have been training for and will be running on May 12th.  I'm on week 8 and this week will be running 27 minutes without stopping.  I'm going to continue to try to make good choices with food and hopefully it will translate to a weight loss.  I've lost a total of 7 pounds and I'm now only 4 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight.  I'm down a pants size and only have 1 more size until my "regular size".  I'll get there...I know it.  My goal is to lose another 10 by the end of summer.

-Motherhood is the most incredible journey.  The love a mother has for her child is indescribable and it is a feeling that can be overwhelming at times.  Watching Ethan grow each day has been such a joy and I feel so lucky to be able to experience it.  Nothing makes you appreciate your life more than looking down into those beautiful, brown eyes.  I just love him so much. 

-I only have 18 days of school left until summer.  To say that I'm excited is an understatement.  I can't wait to be a "stay at home mom" for 10 whole weeks with my little buddy.  I can't wait to take him to the pool!  I can't wait to bring lunch and have picnics with Daddy.  I can't wait to take him to parks and music festivals and outdoor concerts.  Most of all, I can't wait to relax and enjoy our days together.

-We are going to start house hunting.  Honestly, it is a bit heartbreaking.  We LOVE our location right now.  Our area has a "small town" feel where we are able to walk to local shops and restaurants, parks, and the pool.  But we have outgrown our little house and need more space.  We live in an expensive area and larger houses are out of our budget.  I also can't stand all of the traffic and driving back and forth from work.  We are going to start looking in the area where both of our parents live and is near my work.  It is sad but we are also excited about "moving on up".  I swear, I'm on Zillow and Realtor.com all day!

-May is an exciting month with Mother's Day, Ethan's birthday, last day of school, my birthday, fun parties with friends, and an amazing trip with Mike.  Bring it on, May!