Let's try this again

I'm going to give this blog thing another go. Since Harrsion is already 14 months old, it's probably easier for me to just start from now and get you all caught up.

First and foremost, I am blessed everyday to be able to spend my life with the most amazing man I've ever known, Brian. He is the Daddy I never had. His face lights up every morning when Harrison first stirs and it stays that way all day long. He also has given me the one thing I always wanted: to be a stay-at-home Mom.  My last day at USAA was March 1st and I have no regrets. Money is tight, but we make it work.  We've cut back on just about every expense imaginable.  When I look now at how much money we've cut from our budget, I think if we had made these changes sooner we may be in an even better financial situation. But, you live, you learn.

I've never seen a happier little boy than Harrison. He is the epitome of awesome. It's even gotten better since I became a SAHM with all-day smiles, laughter, and "talking" in his own language. He is one very busy little boy and he constantly keeps Mommy and Daddy on our toes.  That being said, he also plays by himself very well and loves to figure things out.  But, boy oh boy, he can have a temper! From what I've figured out so far, it seems to stem from frustration. We've been working hard at making sure he has choices in things and also knowing when there is no choice, like he needs to hold hands in parking lots. Oh, did I tell you he's walking? March 28, 2013, Harrison walked on his own in Walmart (of all places). He's been going ever since! He still walks with his hands up in from of him ready to break the next fall, but he's experimenting with putting his hands down to his side.

I just can't believe how different life is now that we're a family of three. I thought I knew what it  would be like, but I had no idea. Watching your child discover something brand new is amazing, but when he does something that reminds you of YOU, that's another level all together. When you teach him and work with him every day on, "Where's your toes," and one day, he finally points to his toes, there's just nothing else more joyful. When Harrison gets hurt (which he really doesn't that often), and he gets that look on his face followed by the silent scream, all I want to do is just take the pain away.

I am a better person because of my son. I still forget sometimes and get stuck in my ways, but I love being a kid all over again.  I wouldn't change it for the world.