Can you believe it that half a year ago this little guy came into our lives in a whirlwind of unexpected circumstances?
Yeah... neither can I! Each month I say time slow down and it doesn't seem to be listening. So I am taking every moment captive with this little and enjoying each stage. As I write this I am covered in carrot and green bean splatter as D is learning to blow raspberries... which is fine until he has a mouth full of pureed veg! This post is going to be a bit longer due to all of the development and from this mommas perspective...maybe more of a prayer from my heart.
To my darling little guy:
Six months ago you came into our lives and made one of the desires of my heart come true.
This month I got to celebrate my first mother's day with you in my arms! That is the greatest gift this momma's heart could have asked for.
We spent the day at the Botanical gardens in Claremont. I love spending every moment with you and your daddy gping on great adventures.
I love how your village and friendship groups are already starting to form. I am so thankful to have a group of friends that have littles around your age that you will get to spend time with. Treasure those friendships because they will carry you through tough times. God has also blessed you with an amazing village that love you! My hope is that you know that love!
You are definitely no longer a newborn that relies solely on momma! I am already watching you grow into your own personality and stretch those wings. This month has brought with it the discovery of your feet... enjoy the fact that you can chew on them... that flexibility goes away! You roll.... scooch... and sit unassisted. You also love to chase the cat in your walker and bounce to the high heavens in your bouncer. Keep that active lifestyle!
Dinners out are a joy as you love being around others and share your smile and squeals of delight with all you meet.
More foods have been introduced this month. I love watching your independence grow as you feed yourself. So far you have tried... avocado, green beans, peas, carrots, apples, pears, spinach, yogurt, bananas, oatmeal, sweet potato, and white potato. Oddly enough the only one you were not a huge fan of is the white potato.
We are still plugging along at nursing and pumping but supplementing with formula. Most nights you still get up once but I treasure that time to hold you as I know these days will to quickly pass. I could sit and watch you peacefully sleep all night!
Bibs are a must at meals for the fact that you want to control the spoon. Love watching your motor skills develop even if it means momma has more to clran up. Working on building those life skills!
There is already a sense of curiosity in your eyes when you explore something new. Keep that curiosity and ask those questions... even when momma gets tired of the "whys"!
6 months ago ... it is so hard to believe you were in NICU with Ms. Pam and Ms. Jodi and the amazing team at Rancho Springs and Radys . Even though it was extremely difficult watching you go through that... we were blessed with all the friends we made.
On May the fourth we went to the NICU reunion and enjoyed a day catching up with all those that helped pur family! Always remember to use the force for good!
You are not a thumb sucker and not a huge fan of the pacifier.. but your pointer finger is almost always in your mouth assisting in those mean teeth that are trying to come through. At this moment, no teeth have come through yet but they are so close. Hang in their my son... this will come to pass soon!
Some of the expressions you give amuse us. Your daddy can mesmerize you and make you laugh like no other! I love watching you two! May you follow in your daddy's footsteps and learn how to be helpful, kind, loving, adventurous, resourceful, and thoughtful!
I love you my son!
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