Open Close Repeat...

I get asked a lot if I enjoy being a stay at home mom. The truth is I do. At times, I miss the adult interaction of the office. I miss putting on makeup and real clothes each day. To be honest, I really do not need to do that for Luke. He does not know the difference. He actually has a harder time recognizing me with my makeup on. I am sure he is saying, "who are you and where is my mommy?".

Then I think about all I would miss if I were not at home with him. He is learning so much these days. He crawls to a sitting position, moves toys from one hand to the other, bangs them together to make sounds, pulls up on the couch and is learning to give kisses and wave bye bye. These are all little things we take for granted, but for Luke they are all firsts. I love that I get to share that with him and take some credit for teaching him.

This morning was a first. He learned on his own that a door can open and close. His face was so amazed at this small task. I had to catch it on camera. I sat there for 30 minutes as he opened and closed the door over and over again. Smiling and laughing each time he did it on his own.

It is these little things that make me smile each day.