03/10/09 We have a six month old! I remember when Lincoln was born like it was yesterday, but at the same time, I feel like I have known him my whole life. I don't know what we did without him in our family...I definitely don't remember what life was like before him. Long gone are the days when I could get a full night's sleep, and when we could just pick up and go anytime we wanted...but it is interesting how I no longer care and feel that any sacrifice is so worth it! I love that little guy...I don't know what I would do without his cute little smile and tiny laugh. Every day that I spend with him, I am grateful that he is healthy and happy. He is still such a peaceful little baby...so patient and sweet.
He has made so much progress over the last couple of months...it is amazing. He rolls over any time you put him on his tummy...he loves to be on his back and doesn't like to roll from there, or be off it for long, so he flips over pretty quickly. It is really funny to watch. He does a tiny little crunch up onto his knees and then just turns over. I love it. He is smiling all of the time too. His smile lights up my life. I love to see Lincoln smile and to hear him laugh. It is amazing how just those simple things can transform my day. I love that little boy! He has been sleeping pretty consistently through the night for a couple of months now. I am so grateful for that! He goes to bed on his own, and does really well. When we tried teaching him to sleep it was hard at first, not only to let him cry, but also because he kept waking up cold in the middle of the night. He has a big window in his room and even though we have the heat turned up his hands were always chilly. So after a few nights of trying, I finally decided to keep him really warm - so I swaddled him, put a little beanie on his head, socks on his feet, mittens on his hands and a couple of blankets on top and it worked like a charm! He has been doing great ever since.
My favorite time with Lincoln is still bath time. I love to watch him splash! Lincoln is so content in the water, he would be happy to stay in the tub for as long as possible. He is also LOVING solid foods. He would eat anything you put in front of him, Lincoln is always opening his mouth to share a bite of whatever you have! We have a funny picture of him trying to eat a piece of pizza. Obviously we would never give him a bite of anything, but he is pretty content with rice cereal, peas, carrots and sweet potatoes. Anthony's most favorite time with Lincoln is when he gets to feed him. Anth gets so proud at how well Lincoln is doing and laughs all of the time at the funny things he does. Lincoln just loves his daddy, and Anthony just loves his little boy blue! What a cute daddy he is!
Today at the doctor's office for his Six Month checkup, it was the first time I have ever seen Lincoln get nervous. He is normally the happiest baby on the block! He loves to interact with people that he knows and smiles even for strangers. As soon as the Dr. came into the office, he literally clenched his fist and grabbed onto my hand for dear life. It was sad to think that he might have remembered getting shots in the same place. I have never seen the look that was on his face, or his skepticism before. He was really brave with his shots and only cried for a few seconds; I can't believe how strong he is. Lincoln is my inspiration. He weighed 14.94 pounds and was 27.3 inches long, which puts him in the 8% for his weight and 79% for his height. That means that only 21% of babies are taller than he is and that 92% of babies his age weigh more than he does. The doctor tested him for anemia just to make sure that wasn't a problem, but the test came back normal. He thinks that it is just genetics...lucky kid!
Although we can't believe we have a six month old, celebrating his half birthday, we also want to wish Lincoln's (and our) friends a happy day too!
~Miss Kayla, who is now THREE years old! We remember the pictures of you in your mommie's tummy - we could see your little nose and your Daddy was so excited to show everyone how cute you were! When you were born, you were so tiny! Your mommy and Daddy couldn't wait to finally take you home and hold you in their arms. You were your mommie's little buddy and I am sure you still are in Sunny CA! I am sure you probably won't recognize us the next time we see you, but know that we love you and we miss you little lady! Jen and Jose, we miss you and love you forever. Thank you for being our friends. Even though you are far away, we think of you often and our hearts are with you. We can't wait to meet the bun in the oven...congrats!
~Miss Addie, who is already ONE! Thanks for going on Lincoln's first date with him...you will always be his first love, you little cougar you. I remember when I found out your Mommy was pregnant and that you were going to be a girl! When your Mommy and I were younger, while she was dreaming of your daddy, we joked that if they ever got married they would have blue-eyed, blond curly-haired babies :) It was meant to be because they got married and then you came along! And here you are with beautiful blue eyes, cute blond curly hair and an adorable smile. Your Mommy and Daddy love you so much. Your Mommy told me that when you were born all she wanted to do was look at you all of the time. She even made the most beautiful dress for you so that you would look beautiful when your Daddy blessed you. I think your Daddy kind of likes you too :) We can't wait to watch you grow! Maybe you and Lincoln can go on another first date when you both turn 16! Meg, I can't tell you in words how much I love you. Thank you for being a bright light in my life. Chris, I am so glad that it was written in the stars for you to be with each other. Thank you so much for treating Meg like the princess she is. We appreciate your friendship :)
We send our love to all of our family and friends...you have influenced us more than you will ever know. Our little family humbly thanks each and every one of you for the countless acts of love and kindness.
