6 months

Six whole months already.  Only six more to go and then you are one.  Could you please slow down, at least a little?  Every time I blink you are growing, changing and learning something new.  While it's amazing to watch this transformation, reality is hitting that you will not be my little Maxy forever. 

Already you have two bottom teeth.  More are on the way, you can tell by the way you chomp your fingers.  You still refuse a pacifier and do not like to suck your thumb.  Solid food is just around the corner and you can hardly wait.  You eye food with interest and try grasping for it as if we aren't paying attention.  You are grabbing EVERYTHING and are able to maneuver yourself to the object of choice.  You have a strange but productive shimmy that gets you where you want to go--kind of like an inchworm.  You are starting to cry when we take something away and we are having to be ever so careful with what Carmen leaves in her wake as you are putting everything in your mouth.  You continue to' talk' and blow bubbles and love to stick your tongue out.  You can sit on your own for at least a little while.  You are fascinated with your hands and feet and stare at them with wonder.  You love rolling on your back and grabbing your toes and you love having your feet tickled.  You have one extra long hair on top of your head that sticks straight up.  You are so observant and watch everything that Carmen does and how it makes you smile to see your big sister who loves you so much. You can smile on cue and everyone says what a happy baby you are.  This is true, most of the time.  You have found your witching hour which is in the evening usually at dinner time or right when Carmen is going to bed.  You have been sleeping a lot during the day but not so much at night.  We get to see each other a lot during the night, usually every few hours.  I know this will not last forever, I have to keep reminding myself how fast this time will go.  You are becoming quite the mommy's boy and I love when you reach for me with both of your arms.  You can brighten the room with your laugh and big gaping smile.  You continue to surprise us, test us, help us put things in perspective and remind us how much love and joy you have brought us.  All of this in only six short months.  Can't wait to see what the next six have in store.  We love you Maxwell Jackson!