Wife, Mom, Boss – In That Order (Sometimes)

I had to give some air-time to my dad "grandpa Sieren". He is tickled by all the new things Adam shows him when my parents come to visit. This was a little reading time with Adam's new "favorite" book. He knows where his belly button is and where your nose is...so don't get your face too close and say "nose" or he'll be more than willing to show you.

The morning after Adam's bday party he was raring to go...He was finding everything funny so we had to get a video of this. I've not heard many babies who have a belly laugh like Adam...when he thinks something is funny, you know it...a lot like his dad, easily entertained.

Adam's birthday party was huge success. I made and decorated my first cake for him to destroy and my sister Stacie made some delicious cupcakes for everyone to enjoy. We had a great turnout and sunny, although extremely warm weather. Aunt Danielle, cousin Bridget, Aunt Stacie and Aunt Abby, cousins Jackson and Payton and both sets of grandparents were able to join amongst some friends and neighbors. The kids all had a blast running in the back yard and the food was delicious. I was impressed on how well humored ADam stayed through it all as he never got too overwhelmed and was fine when Scott and I weren't around. Looking forward to see all the other pics other people took as I'm horrible at it:) Still hard to believe he's going to be one. where did the time go? Scott and I know we're blessed with a good little boy who is happy and loves us as much as we love him. Take care to all and have a great 4th of July weekend!

Now I must say...I definitely have my dad's love for sales but normally am not able go or don't as i end up buying stuff I don't need:)...but today I saw a sign for a garage sale in my neighborhood and picked upa a new ride for Mr. Adam. I wasn't sure what he'd think of it as he gets bored easily with toys at the moment and prefers to entertain himself, and he loved it! He was having fun "steering" and since his feet don't touch the ground it was very easy to push him around. The video quality isn't great since it's done from my phone, but you get the jist. We headed in due to the constant storming that seems to be the trend in Iowa this week:) I'm okay as long as it's done before the 4th of July weekend:)

Preparing for Adam's 1st birthday is a lot more work than I thought...not just the planning, but the realization that I can't say i have a baby anymore as I have an "almost" toddler. I will say...one thing Adam has had since he was of a very young age is a belly laugh. He is constantly entertaining and laughing. We are blessed with a happy and stubborn boy. He wants to do it all his own way so walking hasn't been an issue. If he falls...he hops right up and starts going again. I have been watching a 15 month old named Max 2 days a week while his daycare gal is on maternityleave...what a treat!!! He and Adam get a long great and he's been great to see what Adam will be doing in the months ahead. I am sad that he will be done in 2 weeks:( A couple weekends ago we went on our first boating trip with Adam outside the womb:) Last time we were on a boat was exactly a year ago and Nate was sure he was going to make me go into labor. Adam did great! He loved the water...

As Scott and I try to prepare ourselves for Adam actually walking...you can't. It's so much fun! I love watching him figure things out on his own and be so brave to take those steps...although sometimes he's a little too brave. He loves doing pat-a-cake and even has his own version of the rolling and patting. Still not sure I'm ready for this 1st birthday...mentally i'm fine but every day, every month is flying by and we can't quite catch up:) Everyone tells you that the first year flies by but you don't really know what they are talking about until it happens to you. Scott and i just celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversay and our conversation was a lot on how fast time has gone by and how lucky we are to have our family and our son. He is truly the apple of our eye...and sometimes the pain in our rear:) I think he gets that from his daddy!