Seven months. I sit here not even knowing what to write or how to put my feelings into words. The embodiment of this wee one is so entrancing, so magical, so delicious that just the writing of words seems like it would cheapen who he is… what he is to me. But try I shall, and write I must because he’s been in our lives for seven months, such a short time in the span of life, and yet he’s so wholly woven every bit of his essence into our souls and infused his infectious joy into our daily lives.
And this deep-feeling mama is going to have to put some of those feelings aside for a moment just to document the beauty of his growth, which unfolds just a bit more every day.
The way he crouches on his knees and rocks back and forth, like he’s revin’ up his engine and gettin’ ready to dart across the smooth planks of wood to swipe up any object that’s fallen victim to The Determination of Brayden… and then he flops onto that round baby belly and scoots his way there. The way he talks to us, ferociously trying to spew out the words he’s heard us say, and though try as he might and with differing intonations, it always comes out as AHHHHH or THHHHH with a drool chaser.
The way his liquid eyes watch his sister and grow more and more excited as their interaction throws them both into fits of laughter. The way he bounces and happily shrieks when our cat Dolce comes into view, and conversely watches with a cautious gaze as our puppy flops her way around the room. He can tell the difference.
And my favorite… the way his little outstretched arms reach up to me, it penetrates my soul. He wants me, just as much as I need him. And though I’ve said it before… it’s true all over again, the former emotion of my heart seems weak and pale in comparison the the love that possesses me now. He’s crawled right on up into my heart and carved out his own special little place, right next to his sister’s place. A place they are both tucked away safely to stay.
Emily says
He is such a beautiful and handsome baby! Love his eyes and his pout! Time just flies by doesn’t it??
Happy 7 monthday!
Crystal Rae says
I love seeing the pictures side by side. It’s amazing to see the growth that happens in just a few short months. 🙂
Pam says
Growing so fast. He has such a beautiful smile.
kneesandpaws says
That’s it! You have captured exactly the way I feel about my son, and my daughter too…thank you for putting it into words. Your photography is outstanding. What a beautiful boy!
Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says
Ilovehim! Sooooooooooo beautiful!
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
What a gorgeous baby! Almost as gorgeous as another little seven month old that I know! 🙂
Karl says
Always a wonderful collection of inspiring pics, thoughts, and grammar, you are a jewel… love you… daddy
ItRocks2BMom says
So fast and yet February seems so long ago..like they’ve been here forever 🙂 Ethan asked me the other day when we could have another “Lucas”. I told him we wouldn’t be having any more and he said “But I wanted 3 more!” Isn’t sibling love grand?
Lucas goes nuts for our cat too. He starts babbling and giggling like mad and now he’s chasing him across the room. Good thing “kitty” has been through this before 🙂
I love life..and I love your posts 🙂
Laura says
Such a cute little boy! He is catching up to that giraffe quite quickly!
Annikke says
I swear he gets cuter and cuter every time you post pictures of him!
Ashley Sisk says
He is getting so big and handsome. These shots are gorgeous.
Christina Lusk says
You have completely and utterly captured “motherhood”. Beautiful. I had so much fun with him in infants yesterday morning. Thanks for your faithfulness in Bloggyland.
jennykate77 says
7 months…really? Already? I can’t believe that! The pictures are so so precious. I love the way you’ve captured his life up to this point.
Marka says
Amazing how time flies. Your chronicling of the lives of your little ones is absolutely wonderful. Cheers!
lizcooper says
He is just so darn cute! I love how is eyebrows are kind of raised in his 6 months one! His 7 month is adorable! I love seeing the progression! Such a wonderful idea!
bel says
I love the giraffe photos. What a wonderful idea!
Barbara says
Amazing, isn’t it? He’s losing his baby fat already too.
He is adorable. Enjoy every minute.
Izzy, Emmy 'N Alexander says
Handsome and adorable baby blue. 🙂
Jen says
his personality is really showing, lil chubs 🙂
Gerri says
Very cool…Happy 7 mos, Bray-Man!