Today marks 7 months that you've been with us. Every day of those 7 months has been different than the one before. Most days have been better, although there are a few that have tested us to the brink. Looking around and seeing the struggles of some other parents I know how blessed we are. You are such a good baby. Your good natured temperment makes it both easier and harder to deal with the not so happy moments. In one way it is easier because I know that your bad moods are short lived and before too long I will once again have my happy, smiley little girl back. On the other hand it is more difficult to handle the bad moments because we aren't as prepared for them as parents who have babies that are consistently cranky.
As I look at the baby you are now I can hardly believe that how much you have changed from the baby we brought home from the hospital. I think how nervous we were to come home with you and am amazed at how calm we are looking ahead to the future with you. Of everything we've learned over these 7 months the most important lesson seems to be that as parents you tend to just "know" what needs to happen. I hear you crying and I react before I really even know it. Now you are starting to talk and it is fun to make up words and have conversations with you. Right now you are doing a lot of "da da da da" and I keep waiting to hear a "ma ma ma" ... your da da isn't a cry for daddy but just a sound you have learned, however, we'll keep telling ourselves you know what you're saying!
Thank you for all the lessons of these past 7 months. We are so blessed to have you in our lives and I look forward to continuing to learn about you and in turn learning more about myself!
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