My sweet, sweet boy.
You are 6 months old! That's half a year. HALF A YEAR! I kind of think that's a big deal. How are you growing up so fast? I know I've said it before, but each day I think, "this is my favorite age." But yet it keeps getting better. I think that's one of the miracles of being a mama. I catch myself being so proud of you for the silliest things, but I think that's how it's supposed to be.
On the day you turned 6 months old, it was just me, you, and the pup. Dad was at work. It was a beautiful day outside, just touching 80 degrees with nothing but Carolina blue skies above and a nice cool breeze that was such a refresher after the miserably hot summer we have had. You and I (and the pup) took a walk down the Tobacco Trail to the nearby little park. This was the same route that I walked and walked and walked in the weeks leading up to your grand arrival. We watched the seasons change in that park, and here we are at the end of summer tasting the goodness of fall already. This walk in particular was extra special I think. It was so quiet, not another soul on the trail or at the park. It was just us. The weather reminded me a lot of the day that we brought you home from the hospital. Surprisingly beautiful. When we got to the park, I put you in the bucket swing for the first time and pushed you as you smiled. We had a talk, you and I, like we often do. But this time I told you about walking around that park with my big giant belly, anxiously waiting to meet you, our sweet boy. Then I told you how proud I am of you for being more than we could have ever hoped or prayed for. I told you how thankful I was that you were here at the park with me. I also spent some time quietly sitting in the mulch as I pushed you in the swing, thanking God for you. It was a good day.
The past 6 months have been a whirlwind. It has flown by so quickly, yet I can't remember life without you. We have had our share of struggles, but let me tell you it's worth it. Overall, you have spoiled us. You smile more than any baby I have ever seen. And you are so.stinking.cute. it makes me want to crumble. You are growing and developing perfectly and for that I am so thankful.
When you're older, I know you won't remember your first half birthday. But let me tell you, you are one awesome kid. You smile and do this cackle-giggle-shriek when you get excited. It makes Lexi nervous because it's so loud, but I think it's one of the most beautiful sounds in the world. You sit up and sort of entertain yourself now! You have finally decided to grace us with sleep. THANK YOU. You are eating solid foods like a pro and still love your mommy's milk. You smile when you see me and daddy and you think that Lexi is way funnier than either of us. I'm afraid you will be crawling soon, and just to be honest I'm not looking forward to completely baby proofing the house. You make people stop in their tracks in public because you grin at them, and I know you make their day because of your sweet smile. We have heard quite a few times, "you are going to have your hands full with that little ham!" I guess we'll have to wait and see about that one. You flirt with girls already. What?!
You have brought so much joy into our lives. I can't imagine life without you in it. I could go on and on and on, but just remember We love you and we are so proud of you.
Happy half birthday, little one.
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