It's been too long!

My son turns eight months on Monday. In a way they have flown by and in a way they have gone by slowly. He started off three pounds and is now 16 pounds. I just started him on a tiny amount of solids. Bananas, avocados and apple sauce. He stills prefers breast milk, which makes his parents very happy! I'm hoping to update more often but the days have a way of getting away from me! I just joined a local moms group and hope to make some local friends! Being a stay at home mother, an hour away from friends and family can make things a bit lonely! Thanks for reading!

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