My goodness, I have again neglected the blog. I have more motivation though, as I privately have been journaling "letters to Holden" as he is growing, but some may actually enjoy the stories as well.

Holden is just a joy. He is a little boy now and I am mourning the loss of my "baby" in him, but so excited to see how he grows up. He is so loving, caring, affectionate, social, spirited, energetic, and just amazingly happy at life. He is grits his teeth when he kisses you, because he is enthused. He calls me "Ronca" when I don't answer him in a timely fashion. He loves all of his aunt and uncles and has special names for them all- NeNe (Erin), Dos (Kevin), Ego/Diego (Kevin Campos), Mamy (Amy), Rae-Rae (Rachel). He calls Sean "Che-Che", Grandma is "Mama" and Grandpa is "Bumpa" He also knows Papa and Nana Campos and Nana Landback. He gives the best hugs.

He is extremely energetic and exhausts me! I am currently reading "The Spirited Child" as I often feel like a failure of a parent, but it has made me realize I just have a very unique little boy with a zest for life that is hard to keep up with! I love him so much.

Some of my favorite Holden-isms
-He will eat anything, including snails and say "MMMMMMMM"
-He says "BRRRRRRRRRRRRR" when he is cold and Haaawt when something is hot
-He is obsessed with Cars the movie and will run around the house saying "Kachow"
-He will turn his face and cup it so he can give you a proper kiss
-He doesn't walk. He runs.
-His favorite word is "uddddle" (cuddle)
-He loves other children
-He is kind and will share anything with anyone
-He loves to run and chase
-He's a meat and potatoes type of guy.
-He uses both his left and right hands for everything
-He can hear sirens miles away and says, "Daddy"
-He's got the shrug down.
-He will fake laugh when he hears adults laughing to try and be a part
-He is a daredevil. He has already mastered the somersault....while running.
-He loves life and is a happy go lucky kid. His dad is amazed at how happy and unjaded he is.

Holden really makes us better people and is challenging everything we ever said about being parents. I have now realized how I was so judgmental about parenting prior to being a parent. It is the most rewarding, but most difficult thing ever! I am adamant about doing a stellar job, as he is the most precious thing ever and I want him to be happy. I want to protect him but also allow him to explore the world.

I am so thankful he has such a wonderful group of people that love him. We just got back from a huge Campos family reunion in Chester for the 4th of July. He had so many Aunties, Cousins, Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Friends who love and adore him. That is what life is all about. I hope he continues charming them! Until next time....