what's up

after i 'hide' from the computer for too long, i begin to get nervous, like i'm going to be in trouble or something. then, i get overwhelmed and anxious about the catching up i need to do....for nothing...but i thought i'd put that to rest and pop on here for just a few minutes. i'm happier and more settled than i have been in months. my house is spotless and smells great, i'm on track to finish hudson's first birthday blanket (his only gift *sniff*) and i've been trying new recipes like the 85-cheese mac n cheese casserole that is still keeping me stuffed four hours later. we've spent lots of time outside playing and exploring and walking. i've been raking the landscaping in preparation for the new green popping through the ground while gus helps and uses his water can.
another big development: we are 75% done with potty learning! he has been peeing every day on the potty and today during his "nap" i heard him say mommy potty and he had taken off his pants and peed in the potty. he empties and cleans it out himself and has started standing up to pee (need to work on aim). since i have my husband with me this week i thought it'd be good since we dont' go anywhere to just buckle down and work on it. i'm enjoying my break from the screen and working on other things. i'd like to make it a regular thing, so adios for a while.