The JJ-ness..

I'ts been almost two and a half years since I've posted anything on this blog, and a lot has happened since I was fishing in Houston Lake every day in between runs on the ambulance. I'm sure that I will tell most of that story (and others) in time through these blogs.. but it's a big undertaking and it's full of some serious drama.

Today, to get back into the swing of blogging, I'd like to write about the best thing that's ever happened to me. Eight months ago my son was born..

Tadaaaaaaaa!

He is really the most amazing baby ever. I know a lot of parents say this, and rightfully so, it's their child! But my son, James Joseph (named after my dad, and is also a fifth) is so incredibly calm and cool. I'm a firm believer now that if you are a calm easy going person, your baby will pick up on that. If you are a total crackhead, well, you are probably one of those parents we see on the news getting arrested for crate-training a 2 year old. If you aren't a parent, or a soon to be parent, just know that your life will be impacted greatly. If you are a positive, optimistic, loving person, it will most likely brighten your life to the point that you never thought existed. If you are a pessimistic Patti, negative Nancy, or angry Agatha, you will probably be more pissed about the fact that you won't be able to drink for nine months. Don't worry trashy Tina, you will be able to party like its 1999 soon enough.

This is the most recent shot of JJ. This was at Gramma Janet and Grampa Jim's house (my mom and dad). They were taking him around the backyard like it was a ride in his stroller (now I know why I'm so much fun). So adorable. He's got about 6 teeth showing now and he's starting to get really vocal. He's crawling all over the house, and this last weekend he pulled himself to standing. It's funny how he will constantly surprise me. Not that he is doing anything sooner than he should, but that he learns, he mimics Erin and I and it's hilarious. It really is true what they say no matter how much you think it may not happen to you, loving a child is a different kind of love. I love him more than I've loved anything in my whole life.