Jude 8 months plus, Melissa too

Piano Virtuoso

So the young man is changing all the time as usual. It's truly an amazing process to see this little human, who is like a blank canvas, learn and grow everyday. Starting from nothing, he is learning to communicate, to move, to change the world around him. He's also learning (I hope) about boundaries and risks and danger. He's very mobile and at this point, he's already climbed out of his crib at Grandma's and took a dive to the floor, he's jumped off of our bed and met the floor. It's like he has no fear at this point - it's frightening and amazing and I hope he doesn't lose his sense of adventure, but I do hope he learns quickly about gravity.

As for his Mom, I am thinking a lot these days about being a parent. It's an incredible responsibility and one that I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to undertake. At the same time, it's all so new and overwhelming. It's a huge change for me. I've always worked, been quite independent and I am used to setting my own schedule. So there is adjustment for me as I take into account this other human who has no regard for me and my desire for structure and schedules - I don't begrudge this change, but it is difficult nonetheless. I am trying to understand my new role and how to maintain my identity as Melissa as well as Jude's Mom.

Jude and His Mom - Cross Country Skiing

So I'm working it out - it's taking longer than I thought it would, but it's good. I'm enjoying the ride and I am loving Jude and the life that he's brought to our lives.