Zen Mommy Reflections

Yesterday afternoon I had a wonderful time with Dexter. I had decided not to turn on the computer or try to do any reading for work. During Dexter's nap, I had sorted through his toys, moving some out of rotation and arranging the room so that his similar toys were grouped together in different parts of the room (blocks, balls, books, musical instruments, farm/people, train, puzzles, etc.). When Dexter got up from his nap, he was so excited exploring this new arrangement and finding (and putting back!) his things. I had a great time playing together and I swear I could see little connections being made in his brain! When I picked up a hat from a table, he patted his head. He was doing the moonwalk - OK, he was just walking backwards but we were both pretty excited about it. No struggles with meals or bathing. He brushed his own teeth with just a little help from me. I feel like Dexter and I are both going through huge developmental phases right now: he is absorbing some understanding of and sense of control of himself in the world around him and I am learning how to experience the joy (and appreciate the importance) of these Dexter and Mommy Zen Moments.