My adorable little one,
You are growing leaps and bounds! I am amazed that you are almost 6 months old..it feels like just yesterday we were strapping you into your car seat to take you home from the hospital. The other night I went through and watched some of our videos from that first few weeks of your life and couldn't believe how different you are and how much time has passed. We went to visit Camryn Blake (who is a month old) and Jess was so shocked at how much you have grown in the last few weeks. She said you look so much like a baby and not at all like a newborn. You are incredibly handsome to all who meet you:)
In the last week and a half you have started to do something that is so precious, and so profound to me. You do this silly little facial expression with this hurried breathing...think Mick Jagger lips while huffing and doing a little fake cough at the same time. It is SO adorable. The amazing thing about it is that you have realized that doing it garners a big reaction from the adults around-since they all gush at you and laugh when they see you do it. It is really THAT cute. You seem to have learned that you can get positive attention with it so you now do it purposely for that very reason. It is crazy that at 6 months old, you are smart enough to manipulate a room full of people. I even think that you do it to make people laugh, almost like one would tell a joke. You have come to expect my laughter so it seems like you use this little action/look/sound to be comical...I think this means that you will have a great sense of humor as you grow up and will look to laughter to help get through each day.
Having a sense of humor is so helpful in trying times. There is nothing better than to try and find a reason to laugh when the going gets tough...it quickly dissolves any tension you may feel. Laughing is a great coping mechanism when you get frustrated. I am hopeful that you will take after your dad and I, and use humor to add joy to your life. With your new found talent, I think you have this comedy thing down already and that makes me really happy. Just one of many silly little life lessons:)
You are getting so strong. You sat up for the first time on May 1st, and each day since then you have been able to sit up by yourself for longer periods of time as your trunk muscles get stronger. The look of absolute look of pride on your face when you sit up by yourself is one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. I am so proud of you. You have been rolling over for about a month but you are such a big and solid guy that you don't do it often, usually just when you are sick of the position you are lying in and need a change. You are strong, healthy and incredibly happy. You are eager to follow in your sister's active footsteps and with your laid back attitude and sunny disposition. I love to watch her wiggle around in a silly and energetic manner while you laugh hysterically at her...she is a comedian just as you are:)
I have no doubt that you are well on your way to growing into the kind of young man that would make any parent proud. Your smile is so gorgeous, you make my heart smile 100 times a day when your eyes sparkle and you flash me that gorgeous grin. I am so happy that God chose me to be your mother. I adore you so much it overwhelms me.
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