Where has the time gone?!?!?!

Well, 6 months ago today at 3:42 pm, Steve and I welcomed the best gift we could have imagined into our lives. I've always loved kids, even watching my niece and nephew grow up. They grow fast. I just didn't realize just how fast until Kaden came along. We had his 6 month well baby visit yesterday. His head circumference has grown a whole 4 inches, his weight almost 12 pounds, and his length is 7 1/2 inches more!! That may not seem like much but watching all his milestones fly by, it is bittersweet. He has progressed from this tiny little sleeping angel to this strong, playful child. From no reactions other than nonstop sleep and a cry to babbling, laughing, learning his hands and moving his legs, getting up on those limbs and getting ready to crawl. It goes by so fast! I can't take enough pictures and videos of him to remember all this (and trust me, I have over 1000 pictures in my cell phone alone, 1016 to be exact!) I never knew how much I could love someone. I knew I would love him when I was pregnant, but I couldn't just how much and how much more it snowballs everyday!!! I am plum exhausted between school, work, Kaden, spending time with my family, studying, and housework. I miss my sleep and being able to hop in the car and go. But grandpa had Kaden for a few hours last week, and I was so lost without him. It was so awkward to get in the car without seeing that beautiful face in my mirror. Ya know, I would rather live with dark circles, ponytails, and pure exhaustion than to not have this amazing adventure with him, but where has the time gone?!??!?! When I was 15, I couldn't wait to be 16 (and it took FOREVER). When I was 17, I couldn't wait to be 18 (and that took even longer!). When I was 19, I couldn't wait to be 21 (and that was the longest). Now I don't want to miss a second of being 24 because of my son and it feels like last week that we were bringing him home. We are blessed beyond words and thank God everyday for the opportunity to experience parenthood. It's amazing how everything can change when 2 big, blue eyes look at you and a smile creeps across his face. I could go on forever about how blessed I am and how much I absolutely love this child! I just thought I would share some pictures from now and then :)


Kaden not even a day old:








Kaden now (6 months):




Yes, I'm one proud momma!!! <3