Monday, April 20, 2009

Eight Months Old

My Dear McKay,
You are eight months old today--hooray, hooray! I couldn't resist a tiny impromptu (and admittedly amateur) photo shoot to celebrate the occasion. A few things you should know about yourself at eight months old include:

You continue to teeth, but have yet failed to produce any chompers. It's probably for the best. You open your mouth like a tiny bird whenever we eat in front of you. Had you any teeth we might be tempted to feed you food designed for the older set. (As if you need any more help growing.) I, for one, hope you continue to drool a bit longer.



You, my dear, are no longer a lump to be merely carried, hauled, moved and positioned. You have an opinion on several topics these days--diving for a bath at the sound of running water, a persistent whimper that begins any time I enter the room and lasts just until I scoop you up, and an obsession with anything red. Such opinions are a recent development that are as inconvenient as they are enchanting. No, you are definitely no longer a lump.


Your chubby arms make me feel more cannibal than omnivore. I nibble on you every chance I get. Your giggle entices me to continue to my meal of squishy, heaven-scented goodness. I will make you a deal--when you stop that delicious laugh, I'll stop snacking.


At eight months old, you continue to smile with your entire body at nearly any friendly face that looks your way. I can feel your sunshine--it is warm and wonderful and many good things grow in its light.

Don't get me wrong, you are not perfect. You are still a terrible sleeper, but I don't mind our moonlit cuddles. You worry me to no end, but aside from keeping track of your adoring brothers there is nothing more important I'd rather be doing. I know you could have chosen so many other families. Thank you, thank you for picking us. Eight months down, a lifetime yet to go.


xoxo,

Mom

8 comments:

wylie said...

You did a fabulous job on those pictures. I especially like the 3rd one.

brees said...

How sweet is he! Love those pictures!!

The Simmons Family said...

HAPPY 8 MONTHS!! Ok.. he is adorable!! I forgot to post on your last entry... the chest xray is crazy in comparison to Owen's. Owen's ventricle takes up his WHOLE entire chest.

You should totally video tape the laugh so we can all indulge a little too :)

marshelle said...

What darling pictures! I love his cute smile and you are all lucky to have found each other. You are a great mom and this post is great for him to read down the road. Great job!

Lisanne said...

Darling pictures! Anything red...you better get that boy a Ute t-shirt and ball!
Lisanne

Me said...

Happy Birthday cute boy!! Love the milestones. I absolutly love your posts. I wish I could write like you. I check your blog often to see what beautiful thing you have said today. Glad everything is going well.

Whitney said...

YUM! I got to snack for two seconds on some of that Big Mac and he is a tasty treat. What fab photos. How how I adore McKay! How can I be so smitten with someone I only see once in a blue moon? He has such an warm effect on me. Love that kid!

Michele said...

Happy, happy birthday little one!

Mindy, you do such an awesome job on your blog.