Long time, no post!

Hello there everyone! It feels like it has been ages since I last posted anything on this blog, and really, it has. My computer is still out of comission, but I am okay with that, even if it does take away from the time I am able to really sit down and think about my blog and other things. Gabriel has been getting more and more mobile, and in a couple weeks he will be 8 months old. I still can't believe it! It seems like just yesterday we were getting in the car to go to the hospital to welcome him into the world. He is also teething, which is a unique experience. I mean, I know we all teethe, though we can't remember it and I had heard many moms describe the long nights associated with teething, but it's just something that you don't fully understand until you are there I think. I feel so blessed to have the friends that I have, that have been there and know what I am going through and are able to offer helpful advice. A friend gave me some "teething tablets" which are a homeopathic pain reliever for babies teething, which is nice since I don't really like to give Gabriel tylenol or anything unless he is running a fever. Also, I've found that a simple washcloth with an ice cube in it and a hair tie to fasten it shut works wonders for a teething baby. Gabriel has started a bit on baby food, which is exciting, but all in all, most days I end up with more splattered on me than what ends up in his tummy I think. But that's okay, I love to see the look on his face when I feed him something new. That first bite always comes with the same reaction, a "what in the world are you feeding me?" kind of look, but then by bite two or three he has usually warmed up to it and is opening his mouth before I can get another spoonful for him.

Also, I was recommended an author by my mom and I went to the library and checked out a few books by her. Her name is Karen Kingsbury, and while I haven't finished a book yet, I am thouroughly enjoying the book I am reading by her. It is called "Just Beyond the Clouds" and it is a fantastic, inspiring book so far. I am almost finished with it, and I regret reading it too quickly, but there is always another book I can pick up to go to next.

I hope you all are having a blessed day!