Writer's Workshop: Talk about something your child learned this week.

I guess you could say I took a little break from the blog world. Going back to work was a bit of an adjustment and really, now that my baby is such an active Little Grub, there isn't as much time to just relax and write. My new goal is to try and post something at least once a month week. We shall see how that goes.

This week, I'm going to link up to Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop and describe: something my child learned this week.

Honestly I feel like he learns something new everyday. It is so crazy how fast he is growing and changing! I miss the tiny, little snuggle bundle that he was as a newborn, but he seriously is getting more fun by the minute!

This week, the newest skill that Bennett has tackled is backward scooting. This child has always been a mover! Even at my 12 week ultrasound, when he was literally 4 cm long, the doctor said "WOW! This is an active baby!" He couldn't have been more accurate. And my ribs took a pretty violent beating for most of my pregnancy. I loved every minute of it and miss those kicks and punches like crazy!

The first time it happened, backward scooting was a complete accident. In an attempt to grab a toy that was just beyond his reach, he ended up stuck against our recliner. The look on his face really says it all. "How the heck did I end up over here?!?"

  
Throughout the week, the backward scooting became more intentional. Although, he did manage to get himself stuck again. He wasn't so happy about this location though and made it very clear by the screams that followed this picture.

I'm sure crawling is in the near future, which truly excites me and terrifies me all at the same time. Just knowing his feisty personality and determination, I can only imagine what our lives will be like when he is on the move. For now, I'll just enjoy this stage and perhaps, join him in a little yoga. He seems to have mastered the downward dog pose.

Actually, he might think he is a dog.

Writer's Workshop: My Favorite Summer View

I'm a newbie to the blogging world. I have recently been introduced to Mama Kat. She's hilarious. I'm obsessed with her blog. I want to be her friend.

Each week, she does a Writer's Workshop with a list of writing prompts to choose from. I'm a teacher, so of course this excites me. The prompt I chose to write about this week is: My Favorite Summer View.....

Since my mom has retired, she has discovered a new hobby: hiking. Tuesdays are hiking days. Since we are temporarily summer roommates with my parents, Bennett and I joined the 'Tuesday Trekkers' on their adventure last week. We had so much fun!!! And when I say we, I really mean I.

As a new mom, it always makes me a little nervous to go on new adventures. There are so many things to think about and I seem to always forget something important.... a blanket, a burp rag, baby wipes, diapers, a binkie. It never fails. This time I actually managed to remember it all. But of course, there is always something:

We were all packed and ready to head out the door. Not wanting to make the other ladies late, I was attempting to wheel my giant stroller out to the car and get everything loaded. Truman, our manipulative, conniving Terrier, bolted out the door and decided to go hang out next to the big, scary Rottweiler next door. Perfect timing. I'm no dog whisperer and in fact, if he could, Truman would probably flip me off with his paw everyday. Instead, he just mean-mugs me.
Luckily, our hiking partners arrived and of course, he needed to viciously bark uncontrollably at them and growl at their feet. My mom, who is the Truman whisperer, got him in the house and away we went.

So, my favorite summer view?

 
One of many beautiful places along our hike. I love everything about this picture! It really encompasses so much of my hometown and reminds me how much I love and miss it!


Another favorite view from our adventure:

 

That face seriously melts my heart. He loved laying on that huge rock, looking at everything around him, kicking his legs like crazy.



And, I learned something new: how to change a diaper in the stroller in the woods. Check that one off my list!

I also learned how to feed him, standing up in the woods, but I'll spare you and not post that picture.


Overall, we had a perfect day!

Bennett gives hiking 2 thumbs up! Can't wait for another adventure this Tuesday!!!