I never knew that at nearly six months old, Harry would seem like such a little "boy" and not a baby. Every day he does something new that truly amazes me. Like smiling and sticking out his tongue when I put the sunglasses on him the other night (see photo from last entry). I bought Harry a new hat in anticipation for our upcoming hikes. I NEVER KNEW he'd be in 12 - 24 month clothes, hats, shoes, socks... at only SIX MONTHS!



I never knew that something as simple as a sun pillar could make even a Monday morning tolerable.... (photo to the left) or a 2 hour drive to the dentist exciting (photo to the right taken on the highway --- Yeh, I had to pull over).



I never knew how squirmy a little half year old would be and his insistence on learning to crawl when that's not supposed to happen yet!



I never knew I'd be reduced to mush with just one little smile from the cutest little boy on earth.



I never knew a 6 month baby could be so entertaining and funny. I really think he knows it too!



I DEFINITELY never knew he'd be so drooly!!



I never knew he'd be holding his own bottle at such a young age. ..



Or trying to sit up without our help!



I never ever ever knew that being a mom would be so emotional and hard. Not hard in the sense that I get no sleep (we were one of the fortunate few who never had this problem!) or that Harry is cranky or difficult (definitely blessed here too). It's difficult really to sum up. I have all these fears, every single day... each day is a complete scary and exciting adventure. Life can go from zero to sixty in a snap of the fingers. Each day is full of new discoveries and challenges.

It definitely makes me appreciate my own mom and, if even possible, love her more :)