Six Wonderful Months

To: My Precious Six Month Old

I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU ARE HALF A YEAR OLD!

I absolutely love being your mom and the time is flying by. You are pretty advanced for your age and I'm not just saying that because I'm biased. You have been ahead of the curve in every new milestone, from holding your head up to clapping your hands.

These days you weigh 22.15lbs, you are 28in long and your head circumference is 18in. You LOVE food, any kind of food but sweet potatoes and squash top the list. You didn't like peaches or peas at first but now you're ok with them. Mostly because you are ok with anything that can go into your mouth and travel to your stomach. You're my growing boy and everyone is talking about you becoming a line-backer one day. Which daddy is a huge fan of!

You roll all over the place and inch toward whatever object catches your eye. You love shadows and going for walks through the neighborhood. You've gotten on all fours a few times now, which means you will probably crawl really soon. I'm not sure I'm ready for that and at the same time I can't wait!

You LOVE music. From classical to contemporary christian, you are a fan. And it makes my heart so happy. You love when I sing to you and sometimes it is the only thing that will calm you down. A few of your favorites are, "Skidamarinkadinkadink", "I Love You," "Jesus Loves Me," and two that I've made up for you, one with your name and one from the book, "I'll Love You Forever." Watching you smile or try to sing to me brings me so much happiness. You constantly keep a smile on my face!

You are a joy my son and I love every bit of you! Can't wait for all the months to come!

Love,

Your Biggest Fan (aka mom)

Clap Your Hands

My Favorite First Born,

You have learned so many things these first six months! You've learned to smile and roll over. You've learned to inch forward and to grab what you want. You've even learned how to eat solid baby food! Which, I need to add, you were an absolute pro from the start.

But my new favorite thing you've learned... you've learned to clap your hands! You started yesterday afternoon around 3pm. I was holding you and all of the sudden you figured out you could hit your hands together to make noise. Now every time we say, "yay!" you clap your hands!

You love music so the fact that you can  make noise on your own, other than talking, has you giggling like nothing else!

You have brought so much joy to my heart. I love you, forever and always.

Love Always,

Mom

Little Love

My Dear Joshua,

You love everyone SO well and you're only 6 months old! You have yet to meet a stranger. You smile at everyone (after studying them pretty intensely).

The other day I was doing a little clothes shopping and the lady who owned the boutique offered to hold you but mentioned she wasn't very good with babies. You went straight to her and laughed. You made her day!!! She said she never thought she would be a good mother but maybe she would be since you were so sweet to her.

I LOVE that you love people. Your daddy and I have prayed that over you since the moment we knew you existed. We prayed that you would love God and love people well. We love seeing you already do that so young!

You make people feel comfortable and special just by being you!

We love you dear one!

Love,
Momma