Adjusting

When we first moved into our new town of Hartland I didn't think I would ever meet people. Our neighbors are older and it's a quiet community so I was nervous Mason and I would become home bodies and lose interaction with the world. Luckily I have FINALLY met some people in this town and I'm  feeling a little more like myself. I think I am way too social to be that mom that sits at home all day! I love being active and having Mason interact with tons of kids. 

Mason and I have been keeping really busy. We have library group twice a week, I take him to gymnastics on Wednesday and Saturdays, and we have been meeting up with some moms and kids during the week. It's nice to be busy and see Mason blossom! He is so much more social now and not as clingy to me when we go out. 

I have noticed a little change in myself since being a mom and it's interesting to see how friendships with people can change over time. I notice that I don't hear as much from my single and kid-less friends and that makes me sad! I remember a mom telling me "Just wait until you have kids, you won't be hearing much from anyone." Being in your late 20's early 30's is definitely a strange time. You start to focus on family rather than building and maintaining friendships. Why can't both be done? I am going to try and break this cycle and make a big effort to meet up with those I've lost touch with this year. I wonder if any other mom's feel this way? (or dads!) 

My little boy is growing up so fast! Not sure what it is about having a 1.5 yr old but I have been getting the "When are you going to have another baby?" a lot lately. My good friend Amber said I will just know when the time is right. So I am sticking with that motto for now. I predict a 2015 baby for sure though! 

Here is a typical Mason morning activity. Playing with his matchbox cars and cheesing for the camera.