Happy 7 months!

Happy 7 months Jasmine!

You've grown so quickly right under our noses. You used to be floppy (but not weak!) and I was always worried about your wobbly neck. I wanted to sit you up for a quick photo, using pillows to keep you upright. I worried about your head snapping back or your face getting smothered into my shoulder while you slept in my arms.

Then one day your neck became stronger and you could look around while I carried you. You still had a tough time controlling your muscles though so your head bobbled around sometimes. I could carry you while you slept for over an hour because I didn't want to wake you by putting you down (and I didn't want to put you down).

Today you're so strong you can stay sitting on your own. You try so hard to stand up so you can run around chasing mom and grandma around, and to run to the door when I get home from work. You can't crawl yet but you can wiggle your butt and sneak across the floor.

I will always remember how I worried I might be burping your little body too hard, picking you up or putting you down too roughly, or twisting your little arms too much trying to get your clothes on.

While 7 months is not a traditional milestone, it is still a great opportunity to reflect. I will always be amazed at how much you have changed in these 7 months. Your personality has developed, you are determined and smart. Keep it up! I wish that you would stay like this longer but I can't be that selfish. I'll always have my memories to look back on.