7 Months

It is so hard to believe you are already 7 months old. I remember the morning I woke with contractions. It doesn't seem like that was 7 months ago. That is something I don't think I will ever forget. Then the knowledge that today is the day I would meet you. Talk about determination and excitement.

So much has changed in my life, your Daddy's, and yours. I don't work, Daddy is deploying, and you - you change daily. You are so close to crawling and walking; I wake up every morning thinking today is the day. I am so proud of what you do accomplish. For example, you can wave and you are attempting to clap.

The wave thing is rather adorable. You for a while would only wave at yourself in the mirror. I would laugh so hard. If we were to walk past a mirror you would straighten up and look and then wave. You finally got the whole wave at a person when they wave back down (perfectly) about two days ago. You waved at a stranger when they said hello.

There are some things that make me giggle. You LOVE food. I mean all food. I can give you anything and you are always willing to try and normally you just enjoy it. The only items I have ever seen you not like (but still eat) are guacamole and french fries. You got your first fry (from your daddy) yesterday. You took a bite then you decided you did not want anything to do with it. You then continued to eat your puffs and "talk".

The biggest challenge for me is when your Daddy leaves. I get to do the single momma thing. I just thank God I do not have to go to work on top of it. Granted there are days I think it would be easier to just go to work, but then I think of all the new things I would miss out on. So not worth it.

I have to say you are simply beautiful. You are always smiling, always curious, and constantly busy. You went to the dentist with me and were so happy the whole time, you walked around the office with one of the dentists, you just amaze me.

Well, I guess I should sign off and get us ready for the day. You were up all night off and on. There is another tooth that is coming in. I wish, at times, they would all just come through at once. But, what would be the fun in that?! I love you my Eddi Bear. I am so blessed to be your momma and I can't wait to see what you become. Love you, Love you, LOVE YOU!

TOOTH!

You got your first tooth today!

I have to say I was not the one to know it came. Micah and Meme had you in church and they said they heard the click on the peppermint candy and thought why didn't Rina tell us. I didn't because I had no idea it finally broke. So - CONGRATS lil Miss. Eddi. You are the proud owner of your first tooth.

6 Wonderful Months

I know I am about a week late - oops. Within this week you have started swimming lessons and you have done so many other amazing things. You are pulling up on EVERYTHING. You are actually attempting to crawl. (it is more of a bear crawl though) You have started eating baby food twice a day. Fruits for lunch and Veggies for dinner. You seem to like that idea the best. You eat like your Momma. All foods are good and nothing is bad. The only thing you have ever made a stink face about has been guacamole and the banana orange medley baby food. I don't blame you on the guac. I am not a fan of the stuff either. Your favorite thing to eat is actually the squash. Well, Momma milk then that. Also, today we added some supplement formula to lunch time so that you become accustomed to the taste. This makes me sad because I feel as though I am losing the, "Momma, I need you" status. 

Speaking of this change in taste etc., we ran into a nice family while we were at your swimming lessons and they said a big bottle before bed will help you sleep longer. I am excited and sad that there is a chance you won't be waking up at night needing me. I can honestly say there are times I want to just ignore the cries, but once I wake up and you look at me it is all worth the late hours. That is our time together and I would never trade that. Daddy says I need the sleep though - so for Daddy we will try this out for a week and see what happens. If you like it than we will do it. Remember no matter what I love you. Now, moving on to the fact you had your FIRST swimming lesson - your FIRST time in a pool - and the FIRST time to float in the water. You LOVED it and Momma and Daddy were beyond proud of you and your skills. The actual lesson was more of getting you acquainted with the water but you are a little swimmer already. You kick and tread the water like you have done it before. While some babies were getting upset you simply wanted to play and hang out. Makes sense since you love the bath. This my sweet daughter is a trait from your father. I suck at swimming and honestly prefer to be outside the water. I am thankful you are more like Daddy in this than me. I sink to the bottom and have never truly enjoyed the swimming process. 

We also went to the zoo and you were so alert and ready to see all the animals. We even bought you some sunglasses. You don't like those so much, but you were a champ and you wore them for your Momma and Daddy. We even ran into some family members while we were there. It was a great day for the Jacobson crew. I think the part you liked best was the elephant show. You were on Daddy's shoulders and watched it from up high until it was over. Smiles and giggles the whole time.  Eddison you are such and observant baby. You learn daily and you seem to become smarter, stronger, and more amazing. I am blessed to be your momma. I thank God for the little person he gave us. We are beyond proud of you. Two years of marriage and it became complete when you entered the equation.