6 Months

Half a year done and gone. Time flies, even faster with a baby. My sister told me a sad fact that made me realize how little time we have with our kids. You only have 18 summers before they're gone. Now I only have 17 with my little Rhett. I've learned it's more about moments than minutes. I don't think I'll ever regret spending too much time snuggling Rhett or taking too many naps with him, but I might look back and wish I hadn't been so worried about getting everything done.

Being a mom can be challenging sometimes because your work is never done. You can't turn in a paper, finish a project, take a final, or get a paycheck to measure your success. But your reward is so much better. There is nothing better than watching Rhett get so excited for me to come get him in the morning, or getting a good belly laugh from tickling him, or getting a slobbery kiss. I couldn't ask for a better job than being a mom.

6 months...

First time...

• Eating solids!
• Sitting up alone
• Getting bundled up from the cold
• Going for a jog (yay for jogging strollers!)
• Putting yourself to sleep at night
• In a Halloween costume

Things you LOVE...

• Dropping things on the floor
• People
• Watching little kids
• Screaming like a firecracker
• Applesauce mixed with oatmeal
• Grabbing and pulling everything
• Drinking water
• Playing in the sink
• The shower head 
• Dumping things out
• Saying da da, ba ba
• Dancing with mom
• Playing "Where's Rhett?"

Things we LOVE about you...

• your belly laughs
• your top teeth coming in
• how outgoing you are

Things you DON'T like...

• Getting something taken away

Clothes you've grown out of...

We love you Rhett!

You were pretty interested in General Conference...for a few minutes.

Dad loves coming home to play with you. Some of your favorites are choo choo train, dress-up, beat box eating, and flying around. 

You love being with other people! You have lots of friends your age from our walking and playgroup.