Baby Stuff

Silas is almost 5 months old.  He's in that transition period of being able to sit up on his own but not for too long.  Although he is tall he still can't quite reach the floor in his walker and bouncer.  During the holidays we aquired a few more items for Silas to play in.  We're so lucky to have supportive family.  Silas got a hand me down walker from Nick's brother Joe.  This is probably Silas's favorite spot besides Daddy's lap.  We also got a highchair from my parents and a bouncer from Heidi & Nick.  This past weekend we took the Christmas decorations down and reorganized Silas's stuff.  By looking at it, it would appear that we have multiple children.  We don't.  It's just Silas.  I knew from watching my sister that babies end up having a lot of stuff but never thought my family room would look like this.  We're definitely out growing the Condo.  I used to be a planner of the bigger stuff but ever since I was suddenly 3 months pregnant I have planned less and gone more with the flow.  So lately I've been thinking.....Yes, we need a new car.  Yes, we need a house with a basement to store baby stuff.  Yes, we should take our honeymoon.  Yes, we need more sleep.  Yes, some of us need a new career where we're treated like a human being.  OH and Yes, I want another baby and I don't want to wait!  Craziness, but at the end of the day I get to go home and be with my baby Silas and his Daddy.  It's the best.  More important than the new car, house, honeymoon, blah, blah, and blah.  So after reading this article and working out today (first time since my pregnancy), I'm inspired to give Silas a sibling.  I'm not sure when.  All I know is I don't care if my family room looks like a baby store puked all over it!

Article:  Mothers on what you don't expect when you're expecting

Family room - Before

Family room - After

My baby Silas watching his Mommy and Daddy eat dinner!