Where does the time go?

Six months ago, Steven and I were sitting in a hospital, holding our longed for baby. Looking down at his sweet face, and wondering how we got lucky enough to have such a perfect little boy.

For nine months we pictured who he was going to look like, what kind of a personality he would have and what it would be like to be parents. He was finally in our arms, and we had no idea how it would change our lives forever.

Taking Andrew home for the first time was such a surreal feeling. We had spent so much time preparing his nursery. From setting up the crib, picking out bedding, painting the dresser, finding a cozy rocking chair, and hanging letters on the wall. The once empty nursery was now filled with a sweet little baby, and our once empty hearts were now filled with something we never thought was missing.

Raising a child isn't easy. It takes a lot of getting used to...like, taking 3 minute showers, while peeking your head out every 20 seconds to make sure he is "still OK". Laying awake at night, even though you are extremely exhausted, just because you want to make sure he is "still breathing", and you also love to watch him sleep. Forgetting to feed yourself because you are so preoccupied with all of his needs. Selflessly giving up all of the things you once took for granted to spend every second you can with him.

These past 6 months have honestly been the best of my life. Andrew brings such a sweet spirit into our home, and I honestly cannot imagine my life without him. I never knew I could love a little person as much as I do him, in such a short amount of time. Being Andrews mommy is the BEST thing in the entire world.

As for Andrews 6 month stats:

Height 26 inches (45th percentile)

Weight 21lbs 14oz (95th percentile)

He is one chubby little guy!!!!! We sure love him.