Down goes the mattress

Hi my name is Jameson and I have NO idea that I'm only 6 months old. No. Idea.

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Tonight, one of the scariest moments of my adult being-a-momma-to-Jameson life happened. And let me just say first off, it happened WAY earlier than I ever dreamed it would. At the end of nap time while I was downstairs finishing up a quick project, I heard Little Man starting to stir and wake up. As is the norm, I gave him a few minutes to really wake up and start "talking" before I rushed up to get him. After a few minutes, I looked at the monitor to see what he was to up and my heart stopped. There he was, standing up in his crib hanging over his rails at his waist!! I ran faster than I've ever ran, taking two steps at a time upstairs praying the entire time that he wouldn't fall. I think I startled him when I threw the door open running to grab him because he started screaming immediately. He thankfully must have been stuck on the rail in the corner and didn't fall out but he came way too close. My heart pounded for about an hour afterwards and I think I gave him about 4,000 extra kisses before bed tonight. 

This boy is growing up way too fast, y'all. At 5 months, the first time he army crawled across the living room floor, I thought, "Come on Son, you're just a baby" but I was excited for him. He was so happy and excited to be mobile. He could catch up to his sister laying across the floor. He could chase Lola around the living room. He immediately knew crawling was the way to go. A few weeks later, he brought up both knees and hauled it into the kitchen from the living room and I thought "OK, so that was fast. This kid…" He's a determined boy that seems to be growing faster than I ever dreamed. But for the first time, I'm physically screaming inside "SLOW DOWN!" I'm not ready for this. I'm not ready for this next phase of babyhood. Its going by too fast. I love everything he does so much, but I so want him to just be a baby a little while longer. 

Ah this is so difficult! Needless to say, Little Man's crib mattress got lowered tonight before bedtime. We won't be having this issue again. But I think its safe to say that there is no slowing him down. All there is left to do is baby proof all things before he can get his hands on it. I want to cry.

Kid, you're killing me.

T.R.O.U.B.L.E. and a few celebrations

Yeah... a rocking chair is not a good place to start learning to pull up. My little trouble girl.

 

She didn't get far this time, but I'll be keeping a close eye on her.

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And, in other news, I have to leave a big ol' shout out to a very special woman in my life who's celebrating a very special day today! OK, two women actually.

First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Mom! I can never thank you enough for being the strong, loving, and all-around greatest mother to, well, ever exist. I don't say it enough, but Mom you are such a shining light in our family and I am blessed to be your daughter. You make every single day better, not just for me, but for everyone that knows you. You are a one-of-a-kind. Happy birthday!

And second, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my rockin' sister and brother-in-law. The big TEN! You two never cease to amaze me. The love and commitment you have to each other is rare and so special. Thank you for continuing to be amazing role models of what true love is. Congratulations!!