I’ve been thinking a lot about being a mom because I really enjoy being Tyler’s mom. Every day is sweet and joyful. People always tell me that Tyler is just an “easy baby” and I guess he is. The last few days from when he wakes up till when he goes to sleep he has been so happy and playful. This has been the norm for us since Tyler was born. Of course he’s not a perfect baby. He’s had lots of fussy times. And we just went through some long nights teething. Every now and then we have “one of those days.” I work to keep on him with discipline and keeping things in order. But I don’t like being a mom in spite of that, I enjoy all of those things as a part of this role as a mom.

Tyler loves to play peek-a-boo. He’ll hide under a blanket and when I pull it off he squeals. Or he and I will hide behind a door and Bobby will come in and surprise him, he loves that too. It’s so exciting for Bobby and me to see him growing like this. Like how he likes to play little games like that and many other things like walking along furniture or becoming more outgoing with people.

Tyler went through a phase for a couple of months of not wanting to be left in the nursery or with anyone. He didn’t even let very many people hold him. But now he has gotten so friendly. Lately he reaches out to people that he recognizes or can tell we know because he wants them to hold him. People seem to really like that! He also talks more to people. At the grocery store last week the checker said, “Hey, little guy” to Tyler and Tyler looked up and–much to my surprise–said “Hey!” Over the weekend he learned how to shout and does so now when he’s playing or especially when we’re driving in the car. That’s what he’s doing in this picture from “Fall Fest” last night.

I know all our days won’t be easy and playful. As Tyler gets older I will face new challenges and hardships as a mom. But I hope I’ll always look for the joy in it and be happy that God has given me this opportunity!

“Behold children are a gift of the Lord,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.”
Psalm 127:3