"Enjoy him. They grow up so fast." That's what a random stranger said to me yesterday as we we walked by on our way to Romparoo. It caught me off guard because it was completely out of the blue and I hadn't even seen her. As I smiled and kept walking I thanked her for the reminder. There are days when being a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM I've learned is the abbreviation for my job) are monotonous. There is a lot of "filler" as one blog I read this week put it. Playing with the same toys, reading books, changing diapers, wiping noses, the list goes on. But after being reminded about how fast it goes I am so grateful for each day I get to spend at home with Anderson. The "filler" of our day is truly a gift. They are beautiful moments in which I can watch my son grow and learn about the world around him. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Do I miss teaching children and interacting with colleagues on a daily basis? Most definitely. But I know that day will come when I'll go back to the classroom and little Andy will come greet me at the end of the day. He'll walk in, tell me about his day, and we'll get to go home together. This is a huge reason why I decided to be a teacher a long time ago. I get to have the best of both worlds one day. And in the mean time I get to teach Anderson one on one at home. Yesterday we went to Romparoo and then to the park. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed it together. I know my current job as a SAHM is valuable and I am grateful for each moment.
On Tuesday we spent some time at Frank Sinatra Park. His favorite
thing right now is pointing out the boats and helicopters.
Romparoo! He loves this place.
After Romparoo we went to the Park. Enjoying all these gorgeous days
before the cold front comes!
He always finds a little girl's stroller and pushes it around. Is it strange that the thought crosses my mind I should get him one? :)
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