As of today, Bean's a month old. In the past month, we've learned a lot of new things. Stuff like: bendy straws are indispensable, Ecover stain remover works great, wool diaper covers aren't worth a shit (ha!) and sleep is for suckers.

It's been a great month. Our little guy is getting less and less little and is stronger every day. He's already standing up (with assistance, of course) and his neck strength is rivaling that of a 3-month-old... beefcake! Bean smiles readily and gurgles, grunts and coos. From his little piggies to his chicky fuzz head, he's a little slice of heaven.

A lot of people have asked if motherhood is what I thought it would be. In the same breath it's everything I thought it'd be, and nothing at all like I'd imagined. And when you consider that I've wanted a baby pretty much my entire life (I'm really not exaggerating on that), you figure I've had a good number of years to mentally prepare. In the end, I think Bean has been placed on this planet to teach me two key points: that nothing will ever be like I planned it, and the amount of love I can hold for one creature is boundless.

I love you, Beanlicious. Thank you for ruining my life in the most delightful way.

Labels: Bean, monthly recap