Someone turned 9 months old yesterday.
That means 2 things:
1. In 3 months he will be 1 year old. I have heard it a billion times and I’m sure you have too, but kids seriously grow WAY too fast. I can’t even wrap my head around the fact that he’s going to be a toddler and not an infant or a ‘baby’ very soon.
2. I have been a mom for about as long as I was pregnant.
I can barely remember what life was like without CJ and it’s hard to believe that last year at this time it was just Mike and I (and CJ tagging along in my belly).
THEN.
About a year ago when I was a over halfway through my pregnancy.
And me on my due date, June 3, 2011. (CJ was born the next day!)
NOW.
Yesterday after my workout. (Don’t worry…I’m getting a haircut tonight.)
THEN.
Connor and I at the hospital after he was born.
NOW.
Nap time about a week ago. Look how much bigger he is!!! Ahh.
THEN.
2 weeks old…
6 weeks old…
NOW.
9 months old…
THEN.
Mom after working out…CJ about 2 months old…
NOW.
Mom after working out…CJ 9 months old…
Happy 9 months to the sweetest boy on earth. My heart melts every time he smiles and I love watching his personality develop every day. I’ve said it before, but being a mom is the hardest job I have ever had and also BY FAR the best job I have ever had.
What’s the hardest and/or best thing you have ever done?
You look great mama! And CJ is adorable. Where did you get that Bruins jersey, we’ve been searching everywhere for one!
My husband actually got it at Reebok in Canton…he has a friend who works there. 🙂
He’s so big!! And you look so great!
Having kids seriously makes time fly. Parenting is for sure the hardest thing I’ve done — long term! Just when you think you’ve got a hang of things — it gets a little crazy again. And oh the decisions! I feel like it’s constantly a guessing game to make sure I make the right ones. Guess we’ll find out in 12-15 years. Ha ha.
Michelle – everyone keeps telling us how big he is! I keep wondering if he’ll slow down…he is buzzing through clothes like nobody’s business. (I’m sure all moms feel that way though.) You are a great mom so I wouldn’t worry too much about what your kids will be like in 12-15 years. 🙂
Aww, Happy 9 months, little guy and congrats to you for making it through those months! You look amazing. Hooray for weight training!
Strength training and kettlebells are where it’s at. 🙂
You look fantastic!
Thanks! 🙂
CJ is so cute! Time really does fly- I can’t believe he is nine months old already! What a cutie pie. Also, you looked freakin’ amazing at 40+ weeks pregnant.
I agree with you- motherhood is the hardest and best thing I have ever done. Amen to that!
Thank you …it sure does feel like a long time ago that I was pregnant, but I have to admit I had a great pregnancy and didn’t mind being pregnant nearly as much as I thought I would! AMEN is right, mama. 🙂
Oh my goodness CJ is so adorably squishable! Love it. And you look amazing. It is crazy how much and how fast they grow, especially in the first year. My oldest son is turning 5 on Wednesday and I can’t really wrap my head around that. How did that happen?? Happy 9 months!
I feel like I am totally going to turn around and that is going to happen to me. I’m dreading the day I have to put him on the bus for kindergarten!!! Is your oldest in school?
He’s in preschool right now, starting Kindergarten in the fall. Yikes! My youngest is 2.5, also in preschool. It’s really cute to see them in school interacting with a bunch of little friends and learning things.
Yikes is right! I bet it absolutely flew by!
Amanda, you and Connor are both aging beautifully! I can’t believe how fast time goes – I feel like I was just reading your pregnancy posts yesterday! Connor was such a cute infant, but his face already has so much personality! I’m not sure what the best/hardest thing I’ve ever done is (off the top of my head), but I feel so lucky for all of the hats I get to wear in my life and I’m sure that motherhood will be no different 🙂
Thanks so much, Jaya. He really does have so much personality! I can’t believe it. You’re going to LOVE being a mom. 🙂
Great pics! My little man is 11 weeks old and your flat tummy at 9 months postpartum is inspiring!
Thank you Maryea! I bet 11 weeks has flown by for you. 🙂
awww!! I love the progression pics of you and the baby!! So happy and so adorable. and girl, you look phenomenal!!!!
Thanks…I just can’t believe how big he is now!!!
Awww he is SUCH a happy baby huh? I love all the pics and comparisons! You look GREAT btw 🙂
Thank you…yes he is so happy… <3