Knowing these innocent days of boundless joy and unhesitating snuggles are finite is sad yet beautiful. I’ve learned to bask in each hug like it’s the last and found time to stop for one more round of silly songs. I know the day will come when hugs are too embarrassing and mommy’s off tune singing is something to fear. So for now I memorize each embrace and sing ridiculous tunes until my throat is hoarse, and hope time will slow down just a little so my baby girl can stay my baby for just a few moments more.

She may not remember these first few years, but I will never forget them.

Having mastered the crawl around six months, we are seemingly days from her first steps. She is cruising with regularity and standing on her own holding a toy in each hand. In fact a few days ago I caught her with Daddy’s iPhone, free standing and holding it in one hand while madly working the touchscreen with the other pointer finger.

Our days are spent exploring her world, visiting the library twice a week, daily reading sessions and a myriad of enriching activities while still managing to squeeze in time to do dishes (most days). I am regulated to hobbies I can do while she naps in my arms since it’s the only time she slows down. Hence, I’ve been reading more and am working on a side project that has left less blog time lately.

Here are a few newer pictures of Kahlan for those who have been asking:

Still at the top of her charts, her new stats are as follows:
15 lbs 11oz
25″ tall
16.5″ head

That explains my huge biscept!

Teething is ramping up. The drool flows in gushes and everything in reach is a chew toy (including Mommy & Daddy). With the doctors ok we have begun letting her taste some fruits, no solid offerings just licks of juice, and she’s loving it. Watching her eager little open burst mouth when we pour ourselves orange juice is a crack up. She about took off Daddys finger when he offered her a taste!