Since November we spent some time in California for Christmas, where we all get terribly sick. My whole family was together for the first time since my wedding and most of our plans had to be canceled. It was so sad. Poor Kai got it the worst, after two trips to the ER he had to be given an IV for dehydration. It broke my heart to see my happy little boy so sad. Luckily we got through it and after teething and hand foot and mouth, we are currently healthy! Despite molars arriving and teething again!! we are doing okay.
Kai turned one! He is walking and enjoys cruising around the house. I love not having to pick him up to carry him to each room, he happily just follows me everywhere I go!! He is my little buddy. He is eating lots of table food and is growing fast. He is still a little guy on the growth charts, not that it really matters.
He loves eggs, chicken, avocado, cheese and strawberries. I am trying to get away from baby food but we still use food pouches when we are on the go, or when he refuses to eat anything else.
Kai still wont sleep entirely through the night ( usually wakes 1-2 times/ night to eat) and I have a feeling he wont until I stop nursing. I am trying to wean him but poor kid only wants THAT when hes teething. So fun.
Terrance is still working hard as a GA and grad student. Most days he leaves very early and gets home late but we love when he's home. Kai loves seeing his daddy walk through the door and especially loves when he gets a few minutes during the day to surprise us at home.
We just got news that T will be able to graduate in December!! And we are so so excited. Originally he wouldn't have been able to graduate until next May. I cannot believe our grad school adventure is almost over! Only 8 more months but whose counting? T is excited to be done with school and hopefully very soon start his first real job. It still feels like we just moved to LA, so its crazy to already be thinking of moving again.
I am still working from home and love that I have something to keep me busy. I miss working with my coworkers and being in the office but I could not be more grateful that I still get to work even when I am hundreds of miles away. The extra income is great and since I am used to being in school, I enjoy having something I feel accountable to. I am also still working with the Young Woman in my church and have loved getting to know and serve them. I finally feel like I am more their friend than their leader and I will truly miss them when we leave.
Lately I have had a strong desire to start a blog, a more purposeful one. I have had lots of thoughts running through my mind so we'll just have to see if I can find the time to put it all together!
I love being a Mom. I have found it very challenging but also very rewarding. I was recently asked by our cute sister missionaries what my favorite part about being a new mother was. Let me tell you there is no better feeling than when you know, your child knows you are his mother. That out of all the people in the world, its you. And he knows and loves you. That he prefers you over anyone else. That he knows to come to you when he is sad. That is a bond and relationship I am grateful to be apart of. It helps me understand the love my parents have for me and most importantly helps me understand the love our heavenly father has for all of his children.
Until next time,
The Motley's
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