I swear this month has flown by. I mean, really, where did October go? It high tailed it and jammed- leaving November in its dust. This month you have been busy. We spent weekends in Chapin, spent time with family, celebrated Halloween, and kicked off the fall season.
You had your first sucker with your Papa, against my wishes. But you loved it (secretly, I loved watching you), and you were stinkin' cute. Now I imagine you'll be under his spell just like your cousin, The Bobcat.
This past week, you rolled over for the first time all on your own; and you were so incredibly proud of yourself. But then you rolled back, and haven't made it back over since. You get to your side and then it's like "SIKE! Just kidding! I'm gonna just lie on my back." You wiggle all around your rug in your room.
You love your daddy and turn every time you hear his voice. You smile every time you see him. Sometimes, it really grinds my gears after you've been hollering at me or stone faced, and then your daddy walks in and you are all smiles and giggles. But I get it. I still love my daddy like that, too.
You make me late almost every morning, but these extra morning snuggles are worth it. I know there will come a day when they will be no more. There will be a day when you are "too big" for me. Oh, how I dread that miserable day. So for now, I will be late.
One of the weekends in Chapin, we woke up early and went to the Walk for Leo. Leo is, by far, the bravest little friend of yours. He is battling a really ugly disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA); but he is ferocious, like a lion, and he has the biggest smile all of the time. He and his sweet family have been very inspirational to all of our family. The walk was such a fun way to start our morning. We were all there- complete with our lion whiskers for Leo's Pride.
At 6 months, you are loving apples, pears, prunes, and sweet potatoes. (We continue to work on the avocado.) You're favorite trick is to take your paci out and hold it. (We are still working on putting it back in.) You still gurgle and drool like it's your job. You smile a lot, and you are starting to play more with toys. Panda is still your best pal.
This past week, you rolled over for the first time all on your own; and you were so incredibly proud of yourself. But then you rolled back, and haven't made it back over since. You get to your side and then it's like "SIKE! Just kidding! I'm gonna just lie on my back." You wiggle all around your rug in your room.
You love your daddy and turn every time you hear his voice. You smile every time you see him. Sometimes, it really grinds my gears after you've been hollering at me or stone faced, and then your daddy walks in and you are all smiles and giggles. But I get it. I still love my daddy like that, too.
You make me late almost every morning, but these extra morning snuggles are worth it. I know there will come a day when they will be no more. There will be a day when you are "too big" for me. Oh, how I dread that miserable day. So for now, I will be late.
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(Sometimes, even Cricket joins in on the snug fest.)
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There are still so many moments I can't believe that you are mine. My beautifully made daughter. A perfect little bundle of 12 pounds and 8 ounces. You are the sweetest part of my day, and I'm so proud to be your mama. From our favorite book, How Do I Love You- "I love all that you will be and everything you are." Happy 6 months, my sweet.
I'm crying and laughing...at the same time. These days are slipping by so fast. I need to get up earlier and stay up later just to make sure I don't lose one! You take my breath away, little one. Your Nettie loves you...so much.
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