So many things have happened since I last posted. But, I won't go into too much detail. However, after much turmoil and then after a major realization on Anthony's part- we are back together and working on things and he has gotten a job and is actually joining the ARMY. He's at MEPS right now taking his drug test, and running the mile and doing the tests for push-ups and sit-ups. I don't know what happened to make him realize everything, but I thank God that he did! Because now Brennan will have a daddy he can look up to and be proud of. Even though the ARMY is going to be rough because Brennan won't get to see his daddy every day, at least when he will get to see his daddy it will be a very special time and he'll always be so happy to see him!

As for me, I have changed my career path from being an elementary school teacher to becoming a Lactation consultant. However, as soon as I decided to become one- they changed the requirements. I now will have to take a BUNCH of medical courses and the amount of hours that I have to have in an educational setting practicing has been increased from 45 to 90! But, it's definitely going to be worth it! I will love my job and it's definitely something I am passionate about!

As for Brennan... SO MUCH HAS CHANGED. As it goes with babies! He is 5 months, 1 week and 3 days old! And, he's such a big boy! He weighs 19lbs 15 oz- so one ounce shy of 20 lbs. He is 26 and 1/4 inches tall! And he has sooo much personality and is so active. We have been working on him sitting up. I can tell he feels like such a big boy when he does because he just smiles and laughs when he's been sitting up for a while- then he'll get into a fit of laughter and fall over. It's HILARIOUS. I, of course, put pillows around him so that he doesn't hurt himself when he falls. He also rolls around the room now as his mode of transportation. he still tries to crawl, but when he starts getting frustrated- he just rolls everywhere. It's so funny. He has just recently become really interested in food. I haven't started solids yet- and I'm not sure when I will. It will definitely be after 6 months, but I'm not sure how long after 6 months. He reaches for my food and he mimics chewing and always watches us eat. Everyone is trying to convince me that he's ready to eat, but my mama instinct says to wait. So, I am going to!! He also LOVES to bounce in his bouncer and on me. Haha. He will sit on me and bounce and then bounce up to my face and start "eating" my nose. It's so funny, but kind of gross because he slobbers allllll over me. Yeah, he's definitely teething now. I can see where the teeth are, they just haven't popped up yet. He's got so much personality and laughs a LOT and is definitely one of the happiest babies ever. I seriously get it all the time: "You have the HAPPIEST baby I've ever seen!" And, maybe I do. I just attribute it to his needs being met and being given a LOT of love. That's one thing he's NOT lacking at ALL- LOVE. I love him so freaking much and so does my whole family and Anthony's whole family and Anthony and even my friends. He is very loved! Anyway, that's my update. Hah. Pretty long.

Hopefully I'll write again soon.