It has been several months since I posted anything here. I still haven't decided whether to just give up blogging entirely, or still just try to get a post or two up when I'm able. It's not so much finding the time, as thinking to do it when I have the time.
Anyway -- our fall was so very hectic, which led us to Christmas time. Drew took some time off of work during the last couple of weeks of the year, and we were able to get some much needed time together as a family. We traveled to our parent's houses over the holiday. I'm not sure that we'll be able to continue that. Because we don't have a car that works for traveling with baby and dog, we have to take two cars if we are taking both with us. So, we each drove a car, and Drew got stuck with Toby, who is not a very good traveler, to say the absolute least. It's basically like he's having an anxiety attack for the entire length of any car ride. He just paces and whines the entire time. And, (now that he has broken the barrier that used to keep him in the back seat), tries to climb into the front seat with Drew. Imagine trying to drive while all of this is going on. Yeah. So, until we can get an SUV or van of some sort that will fit Toby in his CRATE, and can fit the boy, plus all of our luggage, etc..., we may be staying put a little more often. It does sound fun to be able to start a few of our own traditions at our own home, too.
Oh yes, and it was, of course, our first Christmas with Chapman, which was so fun. He slept through most of the Christmas morning festivities (they fell right at nap time), but it was fun to have him with us this year for our Christmas rounds to visit family. It's easy to forget sometimes that we're still in the year of "firsts", because it feels as though he has just always been a part of our family. I have many a moment where I remember that we're rookies at this, though. Those moments usually come when I'm asking myself, "Why is it so much harder to find time for everything now?!" Oh, yes. That's right. We're parents now. And, we're new at this still.
So, we enjoyed the holidays, and January came and went. Drew started a new semester, and then went to AT for reserves for 2 weeks. So, he's very busy again, and we are currently enjoying his one and only weekend off over a 6 week stretch of time. I keep wondering how much longer we are going to have to keep up with this sort of work schedule for Drew (it's not at all unusual, due to demands of the reserves and demands at work). Thus far, though, the Lord has sustained us, and he is providing for our family through these jobs, so we're thankful.
And, the current update on Chapman -- he's 10 1/2 months old! I can't believe that he will soon be a one year old! I just keep looking at him and asking, "When did you get so big?!" He is really more like a toddler to me now than a baby. Which is such a joy to see, but also a little bit sad to think he's already almost through the "baby" phase. He is a very determined little boy, and he has a deep sense of concentration. Everyone always says to me, "He's so serious!" And, it' sort of true. I wouldn't call him serious, just very observant. That little furrowed brow isn't a sign of seriousness so much as it is a sign of his determination to figure out this world. You may not be surprised to hear that he was walking a month ago. He studied us for so long that once he had the muscular capacity for it, he was up and on his way. And, now that he has been walking for a month, he is trying to master running and climbing.....at less than a year old. His attempts to run are funny to watch...his little legs just get away from him and he trips, falls, gets right back up, and tries again. He'll get it sooner than later, I'm sure. He is just such a energetic little boy, and looooooves to have fun. I can't wait until he masters walking in his shoes (those make walking harder for him), and I can take him to the park on nice days to help get some of this energy out. It's sort of hard to come up with things, outside of the house, that can get large amounts of energy out of a 10 month old! I just feel so clueless as to what to do with it all sometimes. He's a wild man -- he's intense, daring, fun-loving, toothy grinning (he's got 5 teeth now), and a load of fun. Love that boy. Will post some pictures soon.
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