Growing up

I can't believe I'm almost the mother of a 7-year-old. It seems like just yesterday that I found out I was pregnant with her, and admittedly scared to death. Now I can't imagine life without her. She is celebrating her 7th birthday this Thursday, and she's in 1st grade. She's now at a stage where she's too "cool" for "cute", and loves Hi.gh Sch.ool Mus.ical and Car.rie Under.wood. She wants to "dress like a rockstar" and wants her own i.Pod. Oh my gosh, she is growing up WAY too quickly! She's still the same beautiful little girl though, with her extremely sensitive heart, and her loving hugs and kisses that just make you melt. I am going to hold on to those as long as I can.

Little man is 6 months old now and growing like a weed! He cut his first tooth this past weekend, and thank goodness it was that because I was worried that he was getting the "swine flu" that everyone seems to be talking about. He was hot and wouldn't stop crying, but when we got home, I felt his gums and sure enough - there was a tooth! He's growing so quickly - and he is SO CUTE. I just love his smile and his adorable little giggles. Warms my heart. He isn't quite crawling yet, but it won't be long. He's starting to want to get places, and that's usually the turning point where they figure it out. He's rolling around the floor - you put him down in one spot, and you turn around and he's halfway across the floor. His hair is growing in so cute and blonde, and his eyes are still blue. I think his sister's changed at 8 months or so, so we'll have to see what color they turn out to be. He looks just like his daddy - everyone says so - so I secretly admit that I hope he gets my blue eyes so I'll see something of me in him.

I love my family! Kids are just the most amazing blessing in the world.