7 months :)

My sweet boy is 7 months old today! It seems so old. Seven whole months.. Another closer to a year!! Today was sad for me that it's another thing Kyle is missing. I miss seeing them together so much, and he does too. I feel bad for both of them having to be apart. We can't wait until you come home, Daddy!!

So, in my sorrows today I decided to get a Christmas tree and do some decorating. Normally, Kyle and I get a real tree - but I wasn't about to strap one to the top of the car myself. I also kept having nightmares of Jack scooting to the tree and eating pine needles. No thanks!!

I love the lights of the tree, they are so pretty and remind me of being a little kid and watching my Mom decorate her "beautimous tree."

I really hope as Jack gets older we can make those long lasting traditions and memories together- hopefully with Kyle not missing anymore holidays.

Whew!

Wow - I am exhausted!!!! I am not loving this taste of "single mom" life. It is HARD. I have a new found respect for single parents. I am lucky enough that I don't have to work, I can only imagine the added exhaustion and stress that would cause.

Jack is still completely crazy. He was starting to sleep so well, and then my best friend Julie came for a visit and he reverted to his old stinker ways. Hopefully I can get him back on track soon.

I can't believe he is almost 7 months old! Outgrowing his 9 month old clothes, scooting around the floor, reaching for things with all his might... It is baffling to me how we got here. Almost crawling! Showing me more and more of his personality every day. He is FEARLESS. Therefore, I am doomed. He literally tries to jump from my arms to get to something he wants to touch or play with. He throws himself around in his swing so bad that I can't walk away from him even if he is strapped in. He is constantly wiggling, playing, observing... It is fascinating to watch this little person grow. He loves shadows and his reflection. He loves mangos and avocado (fancy baby?!) he still goes crazy over his books. He is the joy of all my days, even though I could crawl into a ball and cry or die from being tired.

We are missing Kyle so much. I am so thankful for technology and that we can FaceTime everyday. Kyle will play peekaboo with Jack so I can do some dishes (hey- parenting long distance?? It works!)

Anyway - I'm just stalling doing my dishes and laundry. Here are some fun pictures of the little Devil boy.