We've been back altogether now for a week and it almost feels like the last six months never happened. Except we've all changed a bit since Shane left for training in October.
Pierce is talking (and squawking-- way too much!). His favorite words are: bottle, ball, basketball, bubbles and backpack. Notice a trend? He can also say mama and dada and milk and he's squeezed a few others out now and again but they aren't coming to mind. Either way, he's verbal. Lots of words in his own baby language as well. It's so fun to hear him go. And sing. Yes, he likes to sing. So does Christian. It's a Sellers thing.
And another thing: Pierce is seriously brilliant. And I know I'm his mom and moms are supposed to say things like that but I'm telling you, this kid's a thinker and a doer -- a dangerous combo when you are only 16 months old and have a gutsy older brother to follow around.
And another thing: Pierce is seriously brilliant. And I know I'm his mom and moms are supposed to say things like that but I'm telling you, this kid's a thinker and a doer -- a dangerous combo when you are only 16 months old and have a gutsy older brother to follow around.
Speaking of whom, Christian will be four years old in just a few days. He is no longer a toddler but truly a boy. It seems to have happened overnight. I seriously look at him now in wonder. When did he get so long and lean? Where did he learn to define that big word? Since when has he been able to talk his way out of anything? How much cuter can a kid possibly get? What am I teaching him that is worthwhile?
As for Shane, he started his new job last week. Same type of law (employment), same commute but much better hours so far. The best thing about his new firm is that he no longer has to live with a blackberry glued to his hip. It's weird having neither of us tied to something at the end of the day. But it's a good weird. He loves not having to answer to anyone when he's out of the office and I love that he's not going to receive and e-mail and suddenly be overwhelmed by the amount of work on his plate.
Let me tell you it is so good to have Shane home with us. I forgot how nice it was to have someone to talk to while getting ready for bed or to lean against while watching a movie. I've just enjoyed being able to hug him again when he walks in the door after work and having someone to help me get the boys buckled in the car or bathed before bed. It's such a relief knowing he's here and isn't going anywhere again for a while.
The boys, of course, can't get enough of him. Christian is so disappointed when he has to leave for work in the mornings (he seems to think that since I'm home, Shane should be home too). Poor Shane comes home exhausted and all they want to do is wrestle and show him every toy they've got. I love seeing them laughing and playing together again.
So far I'm really enjoying being home with the boys. It's been a much easier transition than I was expecting but I've also only been home on my own with them for a week. I'm not sure I can really judge the situation just yet. But I'm definitely not missing my blackberry these days. I do still try to stay in the loop on what's going on on the Hill but it definitely doesn't rule my life the way it used to. I feel like I can take a deep breath for the first time in years. It's lovely.
More to come on the blog about our trip to California. We couldn't have asked for a better visit with family and friends. It was just what we needed after a long and stressful winter.
As for Shane, he started his new job last week. Same type of law (employment), same commute but much better hours so far. The best thing about his new firm is that he no longer has to live with a blackberry glued to his hip. It's weird having neither of us tied to something at the end of the day. But it's a good weird. He loves not having to answer to anyone when he's out of the office and I love that he's not going to receive and e-mail and suddenly be overwhelmed by the amount of work on his plate.
Let me tell you it is so good to have Shane home with us. I forgot how nice it was to have someone to talk to while getting ready for bed or to lean against while watching a movie. I've just enjoyed being able to hug him again when he walks in the door after work and having someone to help me get the boys buckled in the car or bathed before bed. It's such a relief knowing he's here and isn't going anywhere again for a while.
The boys, of course, can't get enough of him. Christian is so disappointed when he has to leave for work in the mornings (he seems to think that since I'm home, Shane should be home too). Poor Shane comes home exhausted and all they want to do is wrestle and show him every toy they've got. I love seeing them laughing and playing together again.
{outing this week at the air & space museum}
More to come on the blog about our trip to California. We couldn't have asked for a better visit with family and friends. It was just what we needed after a long and stressful winter.
