Dear Timothy,
You are SIX months old today, where in the world did the time go? I can hardly believe that an entire half of a year has gone by since I first held you in my arms. I absolutely love watching you grow and learn, and this month has been no exception!
In the last month a lot has happened, and we have also just had a lot of relaxing days. I have to say, the days when it's just us, those are the best. I get lots of snuggles, smiles, and laughs!
This month we:
Celebrated Auntie Lisa (and Auntie Sarah!) on her birthday by watching Frozen, going for a hike, and having dinner.
You sat in your high chair for the first time, and absolutely love it!
You used your jolly jumper for the first time, and enjoy it, but you are a trying to figure out how to jump - you mostly spin in circles.
The 2nd and 3rd of April came around, and Mama had to force herself to get out of bed - thank you for helping me do that little man!
We went to a Spark of Life grief retreat, and I spent the most time away from you that I have in your whole life! It was super hard for me, but also a really helpful weekend. I'm sure that we made some lifelong friends!
We had a bonfire to celebrate your Daddy, and lots of friends came and we burned several (6 I think!) Christmas trees. We have some wonderful friends!
On the 7th, we had breakfast and hung out with your Aunties, Li, Nora and Sarah Kate and Anna. We also had pizza with our family and just hung out. It was a cruddy day, but surprisingly not as bad as others have been.
We visited Gainfield for the first time, and Mama got to show you off to all her teacher friends! I'm pretty sure you were the hit of the day!
We went to Riches for the first time with Lisa, Nora, Joe and Clare. I think you were jealous that Clare got to try the ice cream and you didn't. Just wait til summer Lovebug!
We bought and set up patio furniture and a grill on the most beautiful weekend we have had so far, thanks to Mimi, Papa and Uncle Alex.
We met more neighbors!
We celebrated MaMa's birthday with the Burke clan.
We went for a long hike with Auntie Emma and Jack, and made another trip to Riches.
You met Jill for the first time!
You got your third cold.
We celebrated your first Easter weekend, complete with making a Pizzagaina with my Aunt Joanne, dinner on Saturday with the Hines and Nan, and on Easter Day a service at church and my cousin's house for dinner.
Finally, at the end of the month your Auntie Lisa moved out and we have been figuring out how to be our own little family. It's going well, but Mama gets lonely at night because that was when your Dad used to get home from work, and now it is just us. It hit me the other day while hiking with you that we will never hike together as a family, something I had looked forward to for several years. I couldn't wait to see your Dad carrying you in a backpack, with McKinley running about and me just watching it all. It seems so cruel sometimes that we don't get that little one, but I know he is with us wherever we go so I try to focus on that.
This month you:
Have been super snuggly - I think you are hurting because of your teeth.
Are biting anything you get your hands on - and that includes your toes!
Have been rolling more and more!
Love to jump and bounce.
You are becoming more stable sitting with assistance. Sometimes you can balance on your own for a minute!
Love music, especially Wheels on the Bus, we have started singing our own version (thanks Auntie Li!) when we are hiking.
Are getting a little better in the car, but still scream frequently.
Love to do the banana pose when lying on your back! You can hold it forever, I've tried to hold it for as long as you do and I am not even close.
You smile and giggle all the time!
You hug me :)
