September Kickoff

September has started off with a bang. Charles started Mother's Day Out, I turned 30 (gasp!), and Jacob introduced UGA football to our little man.

So far, Charles enjoys MDO and church nursery - "playing" with other babies and finding new toys. He hasn't had any separation anxiety as of yet. His teachers say he is quite the explorer, which I know all too well! He is now cruising and enjoying new finger foods - some of his favorites are bananas, yogurt, corn, and oatmeal. We also started a fun water safety class called Water Babies - just trying to get him ready for the beaches when we move!

Jacob is back in the hospital and feels like he is home again working with patients and making rounds. He has a pretty nice schedule - most days we see him home by 4:30. He is so excited about football season starting back up and hints of fall in the air.

Jacob surprised me on my birthday to help get me over the much dreaded day. It turned out to be better than I thought! I had a relaxing pedicure with my friend, Karen that afternoon and came home to our close friends and their babies to help me blow out all those candles. It's crazy to realize that Jacob and I have known each other for 10 years now.

Weekend Trips

The pictures shown are two weekend trips to North Alabama. One weekend was in Huntsville. Jacob was working at the hospital there one weekend. Charles and I found a great lake that had interesting geese and ducks. We also happened upon an art museum which had some great wooden blocks!

The other trip was to Langston for Labor Day weekend. We visited Jacob's aunt, uncle and cousins who live on Lake Guntersville. It is always so relaxing and a great catch-up time for family. Charles enjoyed his first boat ride! I was a bit nervous, but he had fun.

Off to blog we go!

Okay, so I'm almost a year behind schedule if I was trying to chart Charles life month by month. But better late than never! I'm giving this blog a shot. I will do my best to post every month with new pictures and maybe even a story or two.
The Townsend Clan is doing great. Charles is almost 10 months old, crawling all over the place and loves to "hiss" by trying out his S sound. It is amazing how fast he is growing and that he is learning all the time! This morning we were eating our oatmeal, and I said "Jesus," and he repeated it back to me. Now I know at this age it will be a while before I hear it again, but it was so great to hear him say Jesus' name!
I love staying at home with my new "full-time" job. I must say mommyhood is completely different than accounting! I would not trade it for the world. I love spending my days with Charles - seeing him bright-eyed and "talking" every morning, listening to his laughs, watching his little bottom move from side to side when he's crawling, visiting Daddy at work, and the list goes on. I must say there are down times when Charles when he keeps on trailing back the same electrical outlet, when he gets really tired, when he is sick, but for the most part, I cannot complain. He has been a great baby, and I am so eager to see what a little person he will become.
We are now in our final year of Birmingham, and Jacob has started his chief position. He is thoroughly enjoying it. He really likes working with the other chiefs and teaching, but misses working in the hospital. He is excited about returning to the wards tomorrow for the next 3 months.
We matched for cardiology fellowship at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina. It will be a great place to live for 4 years - the beach, close to family, warm weather and old friends. We will move next May or June before Jacob starts in July. We will keep out doors open for visitors!
Hope to hear from other bloggers soon! Have a great Labor Day!