Aidan is Seven Months Old

Happy Seven Month Birthday to Aidan!

I know I say this every month, but I still am in shock that SEVEN months have gone by since Aidan's birth. Just like that. Where does the time go? It’s like I blink my eye and my little boy who couldn’t even hold his head up is now a very rambunctious seven month old.

This past month was a little rougher than previous months. Probably due to his teething. And separation anxiety. Two things that SHOULD NOT be allowed to happen in unison! Even so, he manages to giggle and smile about 99% of the time. He is such a happy little boy and that makes me happy - I must be doing something right!

Right now his favorite things to do are:

• Eat
• Swim
• Play in his exersaucer
• Play with his blocks
• Throw his toys at Mommy (and then watch her pick them up)
• Laugh (his laughter is usually directed at the cats or the dog)
• Take baths
• Play Peek-a-boo
• Tummy Time
• Stand (with assistance)
• Cuddle with Mommy
• TALK (he LOVES to talk!)
• Take walks in his stroller
• Practice crawling
• Give wet, slobbery kisses
• Gymboree Classes
• Flirt
• Pet the dog
• Pet the cats

His least favorite things to do are:

• SLEEP (he has been an absolute BEAR with sleeping lately)
• Have his face wiped after eating a messy biter biscuit
• Sit still =)
• Be away from Mommy

Even with his occasional fussiness, every day I tell myself - “It can’t get any better than this. THIS is the perfect age.” But, it does. Every day is better than the last. It is amazing to watch this little person, who the man I love and I created, learn and grow. Every day he learns something new. And, fast, too! His little brain is processing a thousand new things a day and it is so awesome to watch as it happens.

And, not only is he growing intellectually, he is most definitely growing physically as well! Alex and I weighed him on one of the produce scales at Wegmans (our grocery store) *shame, shame* and he weighed in at a hefty 21 lbs 12 oz! This was with a diaper and clothes on, but still... he is quite a butterball. No wonder he's earned the nickname "Thunder Thighs"! He is also in size 4 diapers and 12 Month clothes!

Who knew parenthood could be so much fun?!?!

Happy seven months, kiddo - I love you.