This month has been one of MANY firsts…these firsts have made it abundantly clear that my baby is closer to being a toddler than a baby. It has been fantastic to watch Malachi learn each day. Sometimes I feel as though I can see the wheels in his brain turning. I have found myself becoming somewhat melancholy as I realize how quickly time has passed. Whenever he discovers something new or reaches a new milestone, I shed a tear of joy and sadness. My little boy is growing up…faster than I ever expected. Other mommies told me to embrace every moment because it would fly by….and boy, has it! This month, (since June 12) I am really making it a priority to slow down and just enjoy my son.
Hanging out at the Litchfield beach house with all the Webers.
Malachi, you have been up to a lot lately!
~The big FIRST is that you started crawling. You were army crawling one day, ugly crawling the next day, and then full on crawling the next. You started crawling a few days after your 7 month birthday. Now that you are mobile you are into everything…and I mean everything. You really like that you can have your own little adventures and enjoy your independence. Mommy appreciates that you are helping her to stay thin!
~Your next FIRST is that you are able to stand on your own for several seconds. The only reason you fall down is because you want to get to the next thing. We’ve had to really baby proof the house since you can reach everything on our tables.
~You’ve started walking by using the laundry basket as a walker. You like to walk all around the room and get angry when you run into something or Mommy puts the laundry basket away. I don’t think it will be long until you’re walking…Lord, have mercy.
~You are now able to soothe yourself to sleep at nap times. This has been a wonderful first in Mommy’s world!
~You are a champion eater and Mommy’s little foodie! You like everything you’ve tried thus far. Mommy is starting to get more creative by blending some of your food together. So far you’ve had: oatmeal, rice, avocados, apples, pears, peaches, blueberries, watermelon, bananas, peas, green beans, sweet potatoes, potatoes, butternut squash, acorn squash, broccoli, carrots, and zucchini.
~It looks, and feels, like you are going to cut three teeth soon (two top, one bottom). Your gums are swollen and you’re drooling more and more.
~You are still our water baby and love when we go to the beach and pool.
~You are so independent and I imagine your first phrase will be, “No, me!”
Monthly Highlights:
~You weigh 24.6 pounds!
~You’re 30 inches tall.
~ You are wearing size 3 diapers
~ You are officially in 12 month clothes. You’re my little chunker!
~You are wearing size 4 sandals for those BIG feet, but you’re barefoot most of the time.
~ You are on all formula bottles. You do drink about 2-4 oz. of water a day as well (in lieu of juice).
~Because you have grown so much we had to buy you a new carseat. Your infant seat was way too small and you were miserable. You are so much happier with all your space in the convertible car seat.
Malachi, you are funny and engaging and busy and seemingly tireless and happy and crazy and bring your Mommy and Daddy such pleasure each day. I cannot wait to see what you’re going to be up to next! I love you baby!
