Thursday, September 17, 2009

Could it really be true...

I have an 8 month old! What the biff? Where has the time gone? But, alas, it is true and in true slacker mom form, I neglected to post this on the 15th, which happened to be his actual 8 month birthday! Now, eight months ago, I was still cocky enough to believe that I had this whole mommy thing figured out but, today, eight months more mature and humbled, I realize I am learning more and more each day about myself, Brady, Nick, our marriage, the gospel, life in general, etc... It is amazing what you can learn spending all day with a drooling infant. The greatest thing I have learned is that it's okay to not be perfect. I struggled with that so much at first but now I know that Brady doesn't know the difference. He loves me anyway because in my arms he finds unconditional love, comfort and security. He knows that when he looks up at me with those big, brown eyes, he pretty much gets whatever he wants! And that's okay! Luckily for me, he's been pretty reasonable so far in his requests. Mostly, he just wants hugs and big kisses and whatever Mommy is eating at the time! Seriously, though, this little guy has taught me more about myself in this little time and I find that he is very patient with me! Not too much has changed from seven to eight months except for one thing - one very exciting development - the walker!! Brady is cruisin' around like a wild man in our walker!! He loves his new freedom and LOVES getting into things he normally couldn't! I have mixed feelings! I love watching him explore the world around him - it's one of the many joys of parenthood, but at the same time, I miss the simpler days of snuggling my little newborn! Each phase is good and important and I just love Brady so much! He really is my greatest joy! Here's what he's been up to!
For his eight month celebration, we decided to give him a little treat - ice cream!! Don't judge us, it wasn't the whole thing - we were happy to finish it for him! Here comes trouble!! I love his little face when he realized he got caught!!

6 comments:

Benilynn said...

HE IS SO CUTE!!! Ben was laughing at me, because I was commenting on every single picture saying how cute he is, and which was is my favorite. I love the posts, keep them coming!!! What a cute little family.

Heather Weisse Walsh said...

Oh my goodness!!! He's so adorable!!!

Matt & April Herman said...

OMG! So cute! I can;t wait to kiss on him again! He is adorable!

Natalie said...

Wow, I can't believe he's that big and getting around! I've been thinking about you guys and inviting you up to the new place. What's your schedule like?

Richard and McKenna said...

He is ADORABLE!!!! You guys sure make cute kids! :)

Krista said...

AH, give him an ice cream cone, or two. He's dang cute and deserves it.