We have had quite a bit of wintery weather. For the most part Maddox and I try to stay inside and enjoy the view. I have mixed feelings about our decision to stay in this little apartment. It's good in a way, because it helps us stick to our values in raising Maddox- focusing on time together and not "stuff." It works out budget-wise as well, because I don't have any desire to shop because we don't have space for new things. On the other hand, the clutter really stresses Brian and I out. We are currently using even our patio and trunks of our cars for storage. Not fun! Our room is the worst and I think that is why I've been having a hard time sleeping again. While all of this is stressful, we are so lucky that I am able to spend this first year home with Maddox. This privilege has been truly priceless. We are soooo looking forward to the future when we have a house of our own. We are also trying to keep in the mind-set of using what we already have and only buying things we want to have for a long time instead of purchasing temporary furniture. Good for the environment and our wallets! It's also fun to use pieces of furniture for Maddox that already come with memories. He has Brian's old dresser, his great-grandfather's chair, cradle and crib that my dad made, and a cedar chest Dad made for me when I went to summer camp that he uses as his toy box.
Maddox is pulling up and has two bottom teeth! It's crazy how these 8 months have flown by!
I'm working a little at the LDC again and Maddox had his first day at a new sitter last week. I was a nervous wreck, but he did great. The sitter is very calm and Maddox loves watching the big kids play.
Right now Maddox has a cold. He has an inhaler that he absolutely hates and wants to be in my arms constantly- but he's still sweet and mostly happy even when sick.
We have had quite a bit of wintery weather. For the most part Maddox and I try to stay inside and enjoy the view. I have mixed feelings about our decision to stay in this little apartment. It's good in a way, because it helps us stick to our values in raising Maddox- focusing on time together and not "stuff." It works out budget-wise as well, because I don't have any desire to shop because we don't have space for new things. On the other hand, the clutter really stresses Brian and I out. We are currently using even our patio and trunks of our cars for storage. Not fun! Our room is the worst and I think that is why I've been having a hard time sleeping again. While all of this is stressful, we are so lucky that I am able to spend this first year home with Maddox. This privilege has been truly priceless. We are soooo looking forward to the future when we have a house of our own. We are also trying to keep in the mind-set of using what we already have and only buying things we want to have for a long time instead of purchasing temporary furniture. Good for the environment and our wallets! It's also fun to use pieces of furniture for Maddox that already come with memories. He has Brian's old dresser, his great-grandfather's chair, cradle and crib that my dad made, and a cedar chest Dad made for me when I went to summer camp that he uses as his toy box. 
