7 months (of being a mom!)

7 months have come and gone, and I have to say that this whole being a mom thing is so much more awesome than I ever could have imagined (maybe it also has something to do with having the awesome-ist kid around? :)). And since it's my first official mother's day, I figured I'd share some personal musings about being a mom in this post, in addition to the requisite cute pics of David (and Cole, Mom mom, Aunt Lauren, Daddy & big bro Franklin) :)

Before having David, I always feared having a kid would stress me out, and make an already admitted control-freak just go over the edge. But much to my surprise, ever since I got pregnant with David, I feel like he's brought me some kind of internal peace. Knowing that I get to see his smile every morning and every night (& before he was born, feel his little kicks and hiccups), and have this little bundle of awesomeness wrap his arms around my neck, just makes me melt, and feel like I'm the luckiest person alive.

I also make a concerted effort to be in the moment every moment I spend with David - which I've found is basically a great form of meditation! Watching him explore the world, or stuff bananas into his mouth mmmm-ing away, or 'play ball' with Franklin, or say "dadadada" to Josh, or talk to his toys at bathtime - I find myself just lost in a trance, and to be completely cliche, like I don't have any other care in the world.

So, on this, my first mother's day little guy, I guess I just want to say thank you for coming into my life, for grounding me every day and making me see what's truly important and amazing in this world. And for just being so darn awesome :)

Now, here are some pics :)

For our annual mother's day outing with Aunt Lauren and Mom-mom, we started the day with a music class @ Gymboree:

David was obsessed with this hat the teacher was wearing for cinco de mayo!

Then the boys took a little snooze while we grabbed some grub (& margaritas!)

Next, we made our way to Morris Arboretum, where we got lots of pics with the boys in their "I Love My Aunt" matching shirts :)

My favorite pic of the day!

Mommy, I bet this grass would taste SO good if you actually let me get some into my mouth!

Love this shot! Me & my 2nd favorite little guy Cole :)

David LOVES his Aunt Lauren :)

The next day, Josh, David, Franklin and I went over to the Arboretum at Temple Univ for a nice walk and even more pics :) 

By far my favorite shot to date of Josh with his boys :)

Our little ham :)

And finally, our 7m photo shoot: