The Happiest Six Months

Happy Six Month Birthday Kid!

If someone had told me these days would be some of the happiest days of my life I wouldn't have believed them. I was so worried that Jonathan wouldn't grow up fast enough for me and now I would be happy to have time stop so I can drink in every moment with him. He's only six months old and I feel like my memory banks are already filled to capacity. It has been so amazing to watch him grow and learn new things. I love how I can walk into a room and take his attention away from anything or anyone (except maybe dad). I love how he looks into my eyes with complete trust and love. It breaks my heart to think of all the mistakes I have and will continue to make in raising him but I just pray he will have patience and we can learn together. I find myself having to devote all my time to him, because I don't want to miss anything, not because he's demanding. I'm sure if I had a few more hours in the day my house would be spotless or maybe I would find myself spending that extra time on Jonathan as well. It is nice that Michael is as smitten as I am, I love watching the two of them interact. Everyday when Michael gets home from work he tracks us down so he can pass out kisses. Jonathan's face lights up when he sees dad and mom isn't quite as good anymore. They have conversations about anything and everything. (As Jonathan and I prepared for our first plane trip Michael explained to him what a plane was and exactly how it worked.) I can't wait to see their friendship and relationship grow and develop. I'm not sure what I have done to deserve it but I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for these wonderful blessings in my life.

Now my message for Jonathan:

Jonathan,

I've only known you for such a short time and already you have my heart. I watch you grow and hope I am preparing you to make good decisions in your life. The world is changing and choices can seem confusing. The world is screaming that nothing is really as bad as it seems but they are wrong. As we study our scriptures each morning I hope you can feel the spirit we invite in before we start reading. That spirit will help you know which choice your Heavenly Father would have you make. Your Heavenly Father knows you better than anyone else and wants you to be happy. Seek him out in your life and he will help you become your best. He loves you so much and wants you to return to him someday. As we finished the Book of Mormon when you were born these scriptures stood out to me. I guess it says better what I am trying to say:

Moroni 9:25-26

25 My son, [Jonathan] be faithful in Christ; and may not the things which I have written grieve thee, to weigh thee down unto death; but may Christ lift thee up, and may his sufferings and death, and the showing his body unto our fathers, and his mercy and long-suffering, and the hope of his glory and of eternal life, rest in your mind forever.
26 And may the grace of God the Father, whose throne is high in the heavens, and our Lord Jesus Christ, who sitteth on the right hand of his power, until all things shall become subject unto him, be, and abide with you forever. Amen.

We love you Jonathan, thank you for bringing such joy and light into our lives.

Love, Mom & Dad

How I spent my Six Month Birthday...

Dad & I took a nap to rest up for dinner.

Dad & Mom took me out to a nice restaurant.

All I got to eat was a few licks of dessert, are you people sure this restaurant was for me?

Don't be fooled by my size.

I'm just a small fry inside.