Growing Up!

Quinn, we have been busy and having a lot of fun lately. You have been really enjoying your morning walks. Daddy often takes you out while I run, but sometimes the three of us walk together. Walking as a family is one of my favorite things. I love being outdoors with my two favorite people!

 

Although there are many happy moments, you have been more frustrated than I have ever seen you lately. You are so close to crawling. You try and try, and when you can't quite figure it out, you cry. Daddy and I have been cheering you on. We believe in you and know that very soon, it will "click" for you and you will be on the move (yikes!).

 

 

Poor little bug! You are trying so hard! Luckily, last Friday, you learned how to do a scoot/crawl hybrid movement. You can now move forward, although it is a lot of work. So you are a lot less frustrated. You have become more efficient each day, so I am sure you will figure out how to truly crawl soon. This is so exciting, although I am overwhelmed at the task of baby-proofing our home.

 

 

You are also learning how to climb up on things. Here you are pushing yourself up to standing. You did this all by yourself. You amaze us, Quinn.

 

Here you are climbing up on your new box of diapers. I love your expression in this picture. 

And look at you in your first pair of jeans! For some reason, you look so grown up to me in jeans. It almost made me cry. I can get a glimpse of what you will look like as a preschooler. I am savoring the baby days with you, Quinn. You are growing so quickly. Although I want you to grow and thrive, I am sentimental that you will be a toddler before I know it.

Your little baby face just flat-out melts my heart. For some reason, this picture stood out to your Daddy and me. We think it captures your soul...you are kind, insightful, loving, gentle, and connected to the world around you. You are so squeezable and loveable. I hope that you will always feel how much I love you while you are growing up. Even when you are grown up, I am certain I will love you just as fiercely as I do today.