OMG...my son is 7 months old!

Today I woke up in shock that my son is already 7 months old. He is doing so many new things all the time and it always amazes me. Parker tries to pull himself up on anything around him. He has also started scooting around on his bum to get closer to things he wants! It is hilarious to look at him one second, turn away, and look back to see him about a foot away from where he was before. This morning he kept trying to get up on his knees and has started rocking back and forth once he finally gets onto them. For those of you with small kiddos...you know that means that crawling is just around the corner. Lord help us!

To My "Not So Little" Man,

Parker James I cannot believe that you are 7 months old today. You are such a blessing to your Daddy and I and we love you so much. You are growing up so quickly and all I want is for you to slow down. The things that seem to be so exhausting now are going to be the things that I will miss so much...

• the times when only Mommy will do
• when you are so tired, but don't want to be left alone in your crib for a nap and I have to go check on you every couple minutes
• you whining in your Jumperoo or Exersaucer when I am out of your sights for more than a couple seconds (you don't do that to Daddy!)
• when you just want to rub your face all over mine for what feels like forever (and kind of hurts when you head-butt me) because you are sleepy

All these things are going to be just a memory that bring a smile to my face once the time comes that you don't "need me" anymore. I know that children always need their mothers...but the time will come before I know it and you won't think that you do. As tiring as it can be sometimes...those little things make me feel so loved and needed...and the fact that sometimes you just want Mommy makes me smile too. (Even if they usually coincide with your fussy or sick days!)

There are so many things that I love about you Parker James and I know that every day for the rest of your life I will probably be able to think of more things to add to the list!

• I love that you think your Daddy is so funny and interesting.
• I love that you always roll over when I change your diaper.
• I love that you splash me when you take a bath.
• I love that you try to eat the faucet when you get a bath.
• I love that you try to eat Deacon's ears and Daddy's sandals.
• I love that you scream and squeal in delight when a water bottle is near.
• I love that you love fried rice (you are 1/8 Japanese after all).
• I love that you are mine.
• I love that you look so much like your Daddy...everyone tells me all the time.
• I love that you get compliments on what a good baby you are when we go places.
• I love that you give me your big cheeser grin all the time!
• I love you just for being you!

xoxox,
Mommy