Dear time, please slow down. My baby is 6 months old!
This last month has been a big one for Jack, right after turning 5 months he finally rolled over, then about two weeks ago he started solid food because I just couldn't keep it from him anymore, he learned to fall asleep on his own, and in the last week he has started sitting up on his own! He's getting so big and becoming so independent, which is such a proud and sad thing for a mom to see. Its so crazy to look back at the pictures of him from when he was first born and see how tiny he was. I'm trying to just enjoy each moment as it comes, and not dwell on the past or future. His first year is flying by and I don't want to miss out on anything.
I didn't do this monthly pictures this morning, and part of me started feeling guilty that they will be a day late. But then I thought about our day, and realized that no one will be able to tell the difference if I take the pictures tomorrow. We went out to breakfast this morning at our favorite spot in Joshua Tree, two different people commented on how sweet and happy our baby was and asked how old he was, and I got to say, "6 months, today!" and then perfect strangers shared in the joy of this little milestone. After breakfast we walked next door to the farmers market and we bought organic fruits and veggies for me to prep for Jackson tomorrow. We spent some more time running errands, walmart and the verizon store (for my new iPhone 6!) then home to lounge in the pool and spend a normal evening with our little guy.
Like at the end of most days since our prince made his arrival, i'm tired and could use a glass of wine and some chocolate. I'm also so content with my lovely little family. I'm proud of us for getting through a day of no schedule and horrible naps, and I know that tomorrow Jackson will look just perfect for his 6 month pictures. I spent today being a normal mom, tomorrow i'll be a pinterest mom, and Jack will love me just the same, which is really all that matters.
Happy half birthday baby boy, Momma loves you so much.
