A Few Things I Want to Remember

Just a few things I want to remember:

• Conrad is obsessed with water, particularly the shower. We got him a little pool to play in, which he loves, but for the past two weeks he has been speed crawling to the shower any time we leave the bathroom door open. He just sits there and squeals with happiness and it cracks me up. 
• I'm still just as passionate about volleyball as I was when I was playing at a competitive level. I played sand volleyball with some friends a few weeks ago and it was so much fun! I had forgotten how amazing it felt to do something I'm passionate about, and I don't ever want to forget that feeling again. 
• 6 months old was my favorite, 7 months old was absolutely brutal, 8 months old is looking to be a really fun age. Teething is no joke, friends. Now that Conrad's top teeth are just about through, I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and am really starting to enjoy each day more and more. 
• Being productive is different than being busy. I've noticed that the more I slow down and put my energy into a few important tasks throughout the day (including time for myself for personal growth) that I am so much happier and so much more productive than the days that I am just trying to keep busy. 
• Conrad is such a little explorer. He has more energy than I think I've ever had in my life and keeps me chasing him all day long. He loves being outside and seeing new things and new places and I absolutely love that!