9 November, 2011

Dear Max,
You are now 6 months old! Time has flown by, I can't believe it. You cut your first tooth just one week ago. It's on the bottom left in the front. You immediately knew it's meant for biting. Every time I stick my finger in your mouth, you chomp down with that little tooth.
You are so close to crawling it's unbelievable. You haven't quite figured it out, but you want to so badly. When you can't crawl when you want to, you get very frustrated and cry.
You almost crawled the other day. I sat there holding my breath watching you. I nearly burst into tears of pride. I've never been more amazed and proud of anything. Watching you grow and learn is the greatest thing I've yet to experience.
We had your 6 month check up last week. Dr. Gehle said you have such a perfect face you should be a model. And she said that you are very advanced for your age. Of course I was beaming with pride.
You still love your mommy and daddy equally, but you prefer us best when we're all together as a family. When we're all together you smile so much.
Last night your dad came home for ten minutes between shifts and gave you a kiss just before bed. You gave him the biggest grin. It was like your night wasn't complete without seeing him too.
You have yet to laugh out loud. Your dad tries so hard to make you giggle. Instead you sort of grunt, and often squeal instead. It makes him so mad! You're so close, but you just won't do it.
Your dad loves being able to be home with you two days a week. You two just have your guy time and you both enjoy every second.
You seem to nap and sleep better for your dad though. The other day you slept in until 11:00am when your dad was home with you. I couldn't believe it! You never sleep past 8:00am for me. And you nap like a champ for your dad. I can barely get you to take a nap. People tell me it's because you want to spend time with me.
We just introduced you to your crib. You don't like it just yet. It seems too roomy and you tend to get your arms stuck in the side. You're always in there, rolling around instead of going to bed.
You've made my greatest fear as a parent come true. When I tell you "No!" because you're playing in the blinds or pulling my hair, you just turn and smile big at me. Though it's cute and I can't help but smile back, I can't believe how naughty you can be! On the other hand, when your dad tells you "No!" your little bottom lip pouts out and you stop doing whatever you were doing. Silly little boy!
I'm so proud of you. I look forward to all of your milestones, but I don't want you to grow up too quickly. I'm trying to cherish every moment because I know it won't last forever.
I love you so much!

Love Always,
Mom