Keegan is 7 months old. He is now sitting on his own, has two teeth and is still just a happy little guy. This age is certainly fun, in my mind he is the perfect size for cuddling, playing and just well perfect. He isn't as fragile as when he was newborn, and is more and more in tuned with his surroundings. I am going to miss him being this size for sure. He is still small enough to hold and carry but as you can see, strong enough to sit and play on his own.
Keegan is trying his best to crawl, and gets frustrated that his body isn't moving how he wished it would. On his tummy he will squirm and squiggle and move almost like a seal and bob his head, trying to get the rest of the body to follow (without success). Keegan finds the strangest thinks funny, he laughs at the cat's tail. (the cat doesn't find this tail grabbing business funny at all). He laughs when we chime a meditation bell (not quite in tuned with the whole zen thing yet, sorry Auntie Carrie, you will have to teach him).
Lately other parents have been telling us, "oh this is the best age, 6-12 months", at first I thought, well all ages are good. But now I am starting to see what they mean. You are less exhausted than the newborn stage, you worry less about everything (especially the first time around), and their personality really starts to show. When I see and hold younger babies I get a bit sad that Keegan is so big already, and it really does go too fast.
Ryan read a quote the other day, "children are the orgasm of life". (it is weird but true statement). Before having Keegan I thought, "wow that is a lot of work" (which is is), but what you don't see it the immense love, and joy they bring to your life. No one can prepare you for that feeling of true unconditional love. It is instantaneous love at first sight, in the truest form. For those ready to take the challenge, being a parent is both the hardest and BEST thing we've experienced.
MMMMmmm, something new to put in my mouth!
Gazing out at the Harmatton Sunset the bright orange sun. Of course with a bit of drool (as always).
Cute little chubby hands!
Morning laughs on the bed while pestering Simon the cat!
Gazing out at the Harmatton Sunset the bright orange sun. Of course with a bit of drool (as always).
Cute little chubby hands!
Morning laughs on the bed while pestering Simon the cat!
