The younger

Last weekend, I held you as you fell asleep for your afternoon nap. Usually we are all about getting you to nap quickly and easily, as in no rocking you to sleep. That day, I just felt like you needed some snuggling. Your teeth were coming in, you had a big day, and were fighting the nap. So I rocked you a bit and you feel asleep in my arms almost immediately. As I looked down at you, I had this overwhelming feeling of not wanting to leave. I love you very much, but I'm not really one to sit and hold you for hours, so this feeling kind of surprised me. I didn't have much to do, so I just sat there with you for about 15 minutes.

I don't long for more children - you and Jameson give me everything that I need. I don't want to experience another baby's early days, but sometimes I ache to go back to your baby days. I know this time is going to fly by and one day soon you will be standing in front of me with your hand on your hip, rolling your eyes, and telling me I'm lame. But today, you are content sleeping in my arms and that is all I need.

Love,
Mom

Happy Half Birthday to You!

Celebrating 6 months of our Sweet Pea!

Love,
Mom

Sitting up

You are finally able to sit up by yourself. I have to admit, this is amazing for me, as much as is it is for you. I feel like this is your first mark of independence, because I can sit you down, and you can play with your toys, watch tv, or be french kissed by Finley, and you are just fine.

Love,
Mom

I will love you for all of my days.

Love, 
Mom

Rolling over (again).

You have been rolling over for a few weeks now and today you started rolling both ways!

You didn't nap much today, but were just so happy. I think you are very proud of yourself and your new skill. :)

Love,
Mom

Cereal

We started giving you a little cereal a few days ago and so far you are enjoying it! You know what that spoon and bowl means and start banging around on your highchair while I get it ready.

As you can probably gauge from your photos, you are a very good eater. :) I only hope this continues as we venture into the world of solid foods.

Love,
Mom

Rolled over

Beautiful girl,  you can do hard things.

After a couple weeks of "she's going to do it!", you finally rolled over today.  And you haven't stopped; we can't keep you on your back!

I called it from the beginning that you were going to be a mover and a shaker. 

Get going girl,  there's a big world to explore!

Love, 
Mom