It's been a while, hasn't it?

As most of you probably know, I've been on an internet hiatus. And my oh my, what a nice break it was!!! I could almost get by without coming on here ever again. Almost. But then I'd miss my friends, all the valuable information, and let's be honest here, all the silly mindnumbing games I've somehow gotten addicted to on facebook. :)

But in that time away from this amazing box of information (aka my computer), I got a lot done.

OK. Let me take that back. I really didn't get as much "stuff" done as I planned. But I did a lot more important things than stuff. I cuddled. I played. I read. I relaxed.

I simply enjoyed life.

What a wonderful blessing that was. And what a wonderful life to enjoy!

That time away made me cherish the moments that are fleeting...the sitting-in-the-middle-of-the-living-room-and-reading-to my-sweet-LBB moments.

The first few days I did get quite a bit accomplished...and I suppose I still got a lot done even though I didn't get everything done on my list. I made shoes for LBB. I played the Alice in Wonderland Nintendo DS game my sweet hubby got me for my bithday (that's right. My birthday. Two months ago. And this was the first time playing it. Wow.) I worked on a few things for my etsy shop. And some other things that I can't quite remember at this point. :)

So, that's the update on that.

And what did sweet LBB do while on Mommy was on an internet hiatus, you may ask? Well...lots in fact. He's been one very busy boy since I last wrote. In the past three weeks, he has gone to the zoo twice, gone to the aquarium once, got to see his Grandpa, Grandma, and Aunt that live in Las Vegas, went on the carousel, started sipping from his sippy cup, gone to more library storytimes, smiled at every person he sees everywhere he goes (we are definitely going to have a nice loooooonnng talk about "stranger danger" when he comes of age), and most recently, the biggest developments all at once:

*He is going to sleep on his own. In his crib. Not in our bed. I loved the whole cosleeping concept...and I miss knowing he is right there. But I always said that when he was ready he'd let us know. And he slowly did. And now he is in his crib as we speak, sound asleep. Not to mention he is now going to bed TWO hours earlier than he used to and sleeping through the night. WHAT?!?!?! How did this happen? All I have to say is I am very proud of my LBB.

*His tooth is coming in...finally!!! Dear Sweet Hubby got his first tooth at 4 months or so. I got my first tooth at (wait for it, wait for it) 13 months. So, quite honestly, we didn't know what to expect with LBB. 4 months came and went. 5 months came and went. 6 months came and went. And still not a single sign of a pearly white. 7 months came and...almost...went. :) But, a few days ago, LBB went to go gnaw on my finger (which is a very common thing for him), and I was taken aback by a sharp little thing in the bottom of his mouth. And then...the next day, TWO sharp little things in the bottom of his mouth. That's right. All these months with no little teeth, and BAM! Two at a time.

*He is almooossstt crawling. This morning he got one arm moved and then fell. This evening he moved both arms and legs and fell. Tomorrow...who knows. But his GiGi told him she expects him to be crawling when she gets back Sunday night. :) Maybe it'll be just the motivation he needs.

*And he is almoooossstt standing up on his own! Serious! He's been pulling himself up slowly but surely. Last night I sat in the chair and he was on the floor, and he turned himself around a bit and pulled himself up. And then fell flat on his bottom. The crib is definitely going down to the lowest level now! My LBB is nearly mobile!

So, that's what is new in LBB world. :) Quite a bit, isn't it?