my boy is asleep on a blanket behind me

[ulysses]

as I type this. A few minutes ago, he rolled over onto his left side, which he's decided is his preferred way to sleep. This morning, before I showered and got dressed for work, I watched him sleeping in the same position. I could have watched him for hours.

He's elongating almost under my very eyes. No longer the butterball he was two months ago, he's on the verge of crawling and exhibits a good six-inch vertical in his bouncy seat. He thinks animals are the funniest things he's ever seen, and laughs out loud at any dog. He plays peek-a-boo with me around the kitchen counter. He turns the pages in books while I read (even if I'm not finished reading the current page). Last Saturday, his mother and I looked back at the videos from last fall when we first got him and marveled. On Sunday, he turned seven months old. I'm amazed.

I shared a lot of heartbreak with the lounge during our adoption journey. Thank you for listening to me whine.

[KitchenWitch]

1. They grow way too fast!

I am so glad you are enjoying your son!

[ulysses]

2. it really messes with me

how much he's changed, even from day to day.

Thanks, KitchenWitch. :)

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

3. God Bless Ya. My Youngest Is Almost 9 Months, So I Know Exactly What You

mean.

Nothing better in the entire world than children.

[ulysses]

4. there really isn't.

Not that I'm biased. :D

[kcr]

5. Mine is asleep on his bed

arm curled around a toy truck, mouth half open.

Nothing better than kids, mate.

[ulysses]

6. KEV

Good to see you. Cheers to you and yours, my friend.

[uppityperson]

7. Babyhood is wonderful! Every moment lasts forever and passes fast

He sounds like a happy little guy. So do you.

[ulysses]

8. he is a happy little guy.

So am I. :D

[aquaman]

9. Awesome....

I can relate to you as we have a three month old son. They do change so rapidly. I feel sometimes if I leave the room for a long period I will miss something. Our son has already got quite the giggle going on, it's quite humorous. Kids are great. Sounds as though you are a great father. Congrats to you.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

10. I hope you save your beautiful observations...

He'll get such a kick out of reading them when he's older! :hi:

[Arugula Latte]

11. My boy is asleep but not in my house.

He's sleeping away at a school event. I miss the little guy, who is not so little any more -- nine.

My little girl is here under the roof, thankfully.

:loveya:

It's amazing how they change and how smart they are at such an amazingly young age.