It's Official

As you all know, last week I quit my job and officially became a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). For some reasons, I was really nervous about talking to my boss and resigning. I had weird dreams two nights, and in one of those nights I "drafted" the letter. Well, the letter was sweet and short and on Thursday I headed to my office. My boss was just WONDERFUL and totally understood our concerns with putting Diego through a new adjustment after just 3 months with us. The doors were left open, and I will definitely go back to work with them once the right time comes!

Last week (also on Thursday) was Diego's first play date! I got in touch with a friend from the other firm I used to work; she also had a baby (Ben - 14 month old) and became a SAHM. We went to their house and stayed for couple of hours. I knew that at Diego's age kids mostly do parallel playing, but I want Diego to have the change to learn from imitation of other kids... I think Diego had a good time (he slept well at night, so at least there was no over stimulation!), and for me it was great to get out of the house and catch up with my friend! I brought the camera, but totally forgot to take pics, but I will do it next time!

And then on Friday, we took "more risks", and Diego and I went to the public library nearby our house and stayed for the "Baby Time" program for 0 to 23 month old babies. I know, it was a big source for germs and bugs, but I really wanted to give it a try! We were just 7 parents with babies. Once was 23 month old, then Diego 16 mo, then two babies around 9 mo, two babies around 4 mo, and then a tiny one. Half of the things was singing with the kiddos on the parents laps, then read a book, and then play time. I was REALLY nervous about Diego "ditching" me and going to someone else's lap and totally forgetting I am his mama... He did leave me couple of times and went to the teacher, but he just grabbed the puppet or doll she was using for the song, and I would take him back to our seat... Luckily, the teacher and other parents didn't care. We just stayed a tiny bit for play time, because Diego started putting some toys in his mouth and then he was crawling all the time towards the door... I can report that as of today he hasn't got sick, so maybe he didn't get a bug there!



Besides these "events" things are just moving along... Diego is still drooling like crazy, but I think the process of cutting the molars is still going to take a while... In the meantime, he has been VERY fussy during meal time. So after feeling that we were finally in the groove of things for the meals, we have had some days when he does not care too much about food! However, I think he is still growing... You tell me, is it just the longer hair or is Diego looking more like a little boy instead of a baby?




I know we have been home with Diego for almost 3 months, but now with officially becoming an SAHM, my new "job" begins and I truly have to focus, find a nice balance for us, and do the best I can every day! No more excuses, no more complains (well, maybe just a bit), and really help our Diego flourish! And the last picture just for few laughs!

(Diego chocking Mark by mistake)