lately I've come to realize

That I have a six (almost seven) month old.

It really crept up on me, even though it may not seem like it.

I couldn't imagine myself as the mother of a six month old not too long ago. But alas, here I am.

I AM SO IN LOVE.

Daddy is really loving this age. We talked the other night about the bond with your child and the different types of bonds moms and dads have. It's hard for daddys to bond with a newborn, even though they share the same immense love for thier child. But at the interaction age, Miss Pea can reach for her daddy and lean into his scruffy kisses. She can lay on his chest and play with his nose. It's a whole new level of love and understanding, and I'm really liking this part. :)

Sweet Potatoes :)

Mama has her very important role, too. Comforting during unsure or scared moments.

The funniest things scare her now that didn't before. She is just learning so much so quickly, it's amazing to me. I really can't help but enjoy this boo-boo lip for a few seconds. Cute.

This is where the mama comes in.
Love watching her grow, watching her be unsure, scared, brave, curious, and giving her everything we have to offer.

Working to get to the weekend,
Happy Tuesday.

so this is love

Mother's Day is extra sweet this year.

I have experiences, feelings, and memories to cherish of what it feels like to be a mother. I have loved being a mother in so many different ways since she fell softly into my arms for the first time.

And I really do (ready for the cliche?) love her more everyday.

And to my momma-

You've held my hand and helped me become the momma I am today. There aren't words. You are beautiful inside and out. I can't get through my day without you.

I love you.

-button.

the mother syndrome

You know, the one where your baby is the only thing on your mind and you think everyone wants to see pictures all the time and she is the cutest baby in the whole entire world? I have it. That's all.

Eat her up!

let's review.

Paisley, 2 weeks old - November 2010

A Giant, 6 months old - April 2011

a few sentences

My bathroom looks like this all the time. Yay.

But, that's ok. I've got two beautiful babes who make me forget the world.

Tra-la-la. I'm perfectly happy naked and playing.

Then some lady comes up and stabs me 3x with a needle. See my bandaids? [sorry for the upside-down-ness, but you get the idea- cute little sad faced girl with hot pink bandaids on chunky thighs...]

I hope I'm not the only person that thinks baby butts are just the cutest darn thing in the whole world...I think I could do a daily Paisley butt picture. But I'm not sure anyone would appreciate it as much as I do. Grammy?

I forgot to post this little gem the other day. Oh, how I love her.

Easter

Easter. What a loong, busy weekend. We were all over the place, busy as heck. Enjoyed both fams and ate lots of ham. Then my pants didn't fit (again). Then Andrew told me to cut the waistband. Then I did. I love my husband.

damn ham

My baby girl who is not old enough to do anything  who has been more than ready for baby food had sweet potatoes for dinner the past 2 nights in row. Gosh she liked them! We will be moving on to carrots this evening. What a big girl. The baby food is actually much runnier than I have been preparing her cereal, so she fussed in between bites because I wasn't going fast enough and apparently she is ready for #2 baby food (thicker). Hmm.

Okay, back to Easter!

Paisley got a pink paisley Easter basket from the Easter Bunny (aka Grammy)!! How perfect. Oh my goodness she is going to love the Peter Rabbit books, just like we did. They never get old.

I think she liked her basket :)

Grammy scoops up whatever time she can get with Pea since she can't lift more than 10 lbs right now. And might I add that my little sweat heart is 16.9 lbs as of her 6 month appointment?! Wow.

Auntie Honey came for a visit to help Grammy out and she got to meet Paisley for the first time. It went well :) Okay, more than well-they were attached at the hip.

Paisley also got some cousin love this weekend. She ate it right up.



My 6m old looks about as big as her 4 yr old cousin!! Too funny.

Kisses (or slobber) for Rachel, who calls her "Pais-a-lee", a spin off of her own nickname, Rachelee. Too cute.

The girls of the family- Rachel (4), Paisley (6m), Lorna (2)

For some reason, it seemed like the longest day of my life. It felt like Christmas time with all the food and jumping houses. We were exhausted.

Happy Easter!



Photography by Mom :)

vlog

Okay, so I'm new at this vlog thing. (Don't know why it's so small. I recommend pushing the full screen button at the bottom right.) But, enjoy my happy girl.... :)