March Madness

I write this post excited and sad at the same time. Cai Jackson Bemis turned 1 on March 24th and saying this year went by fast is an understatement. It feels like just yesterday I was pledging a lifetime of love to my husband and all of a sudden I am now celebrating my son's first stinkin' birthday!

I am in complete awe of Cai. Every day he brings great joy to my life. It's incredible how someone so little and new to this world can forever change your life for the better. I see myself and Cori in him every day (the good and the bad). The good obviously on my part :) Just  kidding. He resembles his dad in all walks of life so far and takes after me in his stubborn ways and pitching fits when he doesn't get what he wants. Yes, I'm so proud. He has taken to eating dog food. It's completely disgusting I know, but he is a boy and absolutely curious about everything he sees especially things that are off limits (like the laundry room where we keep the dog food). I hear Cai all day regardless of where he is in the house...he walks like a little drunken sailor crashing into things, clapping his hands, blabbing unrecognizable words, and shrieking every time he gets excited. It's those 2-3 minutes when you hear absolutely NOTHING that you know he is up to no good. It usually involves the toilet, the cabinets, pantry, or a mouthful of dog food stuffed into his cheeks. I know this makes absolutely no sense after what I have described, but he is too smart for his own good. I tell Cori every day how I believe I birthed a baby genius. I suppose only time will tell.

Life continues to be great on this side of the world. Work is busier than ever and our time on this island is getting shorter and shorter by the minute. Seriously, time FLIES. Germany will be another adventurous 3 years and we are looking forward to it excitedly. In July, Cori and I will be spending a week long anniversary trip in Bali. We are very happy to have the opportunity to travel to such exotic and beautiful places while here in Japan. Anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE to travel and relish in experiencing different cultures and countries. Luckily, I found myself a man that supports my adventurous side and wants to explore this world with me. Pictures and details about our trip in the near future.

I've been reflecting a lot on life and family lately as experiencing Cai's first birthday brought a lot of emotions out of me. Life truly is incredible, unpredictable, beautiful, challenging, and humbling. God has a way of working His way through all circumstances and I can't help but feel extremely blessed by everything He has given me. I love you guys and miss you tons! Although the distance has disconnected us over the past three years, know that you have always remained in my heart and that your love and support over the years has not gone unnoticed.

Here's to another year of motherhood and maybe some more little squirts (no I am not pregnant, calm down).