Happy Half Birthday, Maddox!

Wow! Today you are 6 months old Mr. Maddox!! I truly can't believe how fast you are growing and changing day to day. I don't really even remember life before you. The day you were born was the best day of my life (tied with my wedding day of course!). I think back to 6 months ago today and I just remember how complete you made me feel and the overwhelming joy that came along with you. I had yearned for you for so long and you were finally here! What a blessing you are.....

Your new found Independence you have already given me a few minor heart attacks. So far you have face planted in to so many things I can't even count anymore!

One thing you've gotten really good at is "looking innocent" when you know you probably shouldn't be doing things.

Here are some of your latest stats:

• Wearing Size 2 diapers
• You are teetering in the 16- 17 lb range.
• Thankfully you are still a champ and sleeping through the night typically going down around 8:30pm and sleeping till I wake you up around 7:30am.
• 2-3 naps are usually what you need to get through the day with your longest in the afternoon.
• Night night time is still Mommy's favorite. You snuggle right in and have no problem falling asleep.
• What a great eater we have! You have adjusted to the life of baby food very well and there isn't much you won't eat. So far you are still not a fan of applesauce and you will make some pretty funny facial contortions!!
• You are very good about eating your vegetables : carrots, green beans, sweet potatoes, squash (?), sweet peas (not a fan!).
• Fruits, slowly but surely we have introduced you to some yummy stuff! You love Nanas, peaches, pears, and the triple threat apples, bananas, & strawberries.
• You've moved beyond the roly poly Maddox and are scooting everywhere! You've started crawling but aren't steady on that yet.
• You are a little cheese ball now.... Giggling, laughing, and squealing are your way of communicating.
• When you get excited you make sure everyone around you knows about it!
• You're definitely not afraid of talking. You have been babbling for quite some time but now it actually seems like you are having a conversation.
• We've been working on sitting and soon enough you will be able to do it all by yourself.
• Mommy loves to sing to you and your favorite is "Mr. Maddox" which is a sure bet to get a smile on your face!
• You make the funniest (and super annoying) noise with your nose CONSTANTLY. It is a cross between you trying to clear out a stuffy nose and something else I can't pinpoint
• So far you have loved every minute we have spent outside. You love the sun, going on walks, and just sitting in the fresh air. I think you are going to be quite the outdoors man just like Daddy!
• You love to stand and JUMP!
• We've been fighting off a nasty sinus infection for about 2 months.... I feel terrible for you!
• Chew, chew, CHEW is all that you do- your hands, feet, rattles, teething rings, etc. You've had 2 little toofers that have been playing peek-a-boo for a month but still haven't come in completely.
• You've spoiled us with a "perfect baby"! You're so easy going, fun loving, playful, and content. We love you more than you will ever know!