Dear Eli,
I can't believe you are already half a year old. Stop growing up already, will you? Sometimes it feels like you have been with us forever, then other times it seems like time has gone by too fast. Time is funny like that.
One thing that you have taught me in the past 6 months is this: all babies are people too.
It seems like a really simple idea, but I think sometimes it is easily forgotten. Even as a 6 month old baby, you are a little person with your own personality, feelings, worries, and joys.
A few things that I adore about you are: when you smile. You would think that I might be used to your smile since I am lucky enough to get to see it everyday. But I'm not. I still get butterflies and feel my heart melt when you give me a great big smile or gasp.
Sometimes when you are eating, you will stop- look up at me and smile as if to say "thanks mom", then go back to eating. It gives me the best feeling in the whole world.
I also love to watch you in a new place. You are so alert and attentive to everything going on around you. So curious to know what's going all the time. I hope you always stay curious like that.
Another thing I love is your little legs. You are one active boy. Whether you are sitting, being held, or wherever- you love to wiggle and bounce your legs all over the place. Especially when you get excited, you move your legs like CRAZY. You are such a sweet boy. Strangers love to look at you because you almost always offer them a great big smile. Everyone thinks you look just like your Dad, and I have to agree. I am so grateful I get to be your Mom.
Some days are easier than others.Yesterday you spilled a huge cup of ice water all over my pants at a restaurant, pulled my pancake/syrup breakfast off the table and upside down on our carpet, and had yet another blowout. Don't worry, I still love you. And I always will, no matter how big of a mess you get me into.
Love you.....Mom
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