Home Sweet Home

B and I returned from San Diego last night. Talk about a much needed vacation! As much as I love staying home with J- I was exhausted mentally, and really needed a break. We went out to eat, walked about 300 miles, and just enjoyed some time without the baby. It was easier than I thought since we left him in such good hands. He had both sets of grandparents looking after him over the weekend- and even though he had a stomach bug (think lots of diarrhea!!) I'm pretty sure they loved being with him.

The best part about coming home was the surprise waiting for us at the airport. I thought that my brother was the only one coming to get us since our flight didn't get in until after 8:00- but as we were walking towards the security area, B goes "It's J-a-roo!" I couldn't believe it! They brought my baby to the airport!! In his jammies!! We walked up to him and I said "Hi Baybo! Mama's home!" and he looked at us, and looked at us, and then he got really happy and came right to me. I hugged him tight, and told him I was home-- and then he melted my heart into a big mushy puddle of goo... he put his chubby little arms around my neck, put his cheek to mine, and squeezed with all his might! In the language of almost 11 month olds- that means "I love you so much Mama! I'm so glad you came home to me!"

He held on to me like that for the rest of the time we were in the airport. I love that kid. More than I ever in a million years imagined I could.

When we got home somebody else was extremely excited to see us- Finley! He came right down the steps (he's usually sleeping on his blanket in our room when we're gone) and wiggled all around us as we gave him some lovin. After we put J to bed, I took Finley on our walk. He now walks right next to me- and I'm the one calling the shots- just like a good pack leader should. Walks are so much more enjoyable now that I've watched 1,000 episodes of this show. I love that guy!

B is in New Hampshire for business- didn't we just return from a trip??? He'll be back Wednesday... and then he's done for several weeks. Can't wait!

WTF moment- Christmas is 2 WEEKS AWAY!!! How did that happen???? I'm so not ready!!!!