a little father & son time

lucky for holden & me, jim came home a little early today.  so, while this mama went for a run, holden had some quality daddy time.  i will tell you, this little boy gets sweeter and sweeter every day.  and, just when you think he can't get any more precious...he does.  somehow.  some way.  holden really is a daily (if not hourly) reminder that God has blessed our little family and while no display of gratitude could be sufficient, i just know that i have to keep trying to properly thank Him.

as for what else is new on the thomas homefront, i'm currently in search of the perfect bib.  i know that might sound simple but, alas, it is not.  i even tried my hand at sewing one today but that didn't exactly turn out quite as planned.  i can't seem to find the perfect combination of oilcloth for easy wiping of fruits & veggies, cotton for drool or spit up, and just plain attractiveness.  you would think that the perfect bib might reside somewhere in the bowels of the internet but i have yet to find it and i consider myself one of the most proficient online shoppers around.  i'll keep you posted.

a new task to take on this year...holden's first christmas.  i have my ideas and i think a first christmas deserves ample thought and planning.  that's why i'm starting now.  you might think two months is a little overzealous but, no.  this has got to be the christmas to beat all christmases.  so, if you're wondering what i'm up to, i'm probably browsing martha stewart online for holiday ideas.  i guess this is what your life turns into when you have a little guy who's in bed by 9pm and a husband who is indulging in a rare boys' night out.