Six Months Old

Dear Owen,
Today you are six months old. You are growing up so fast, I swear I feel like you were born just a couple weeks ago. You are a sweet boy who continues to be such a little joy. You are so silly, so fun, and so happy. Your Daddy and I are incredibly blessed and lucky to have such good natured kid. We started you on some solid foods this past month with good results. Some foods are better than others, but for the most part you gobble up whatever we give you without complaint. Lately, you have been going through an "I want to do it myself" phase. You want to tell us when you are hungry or tired, try to hold your spoon, and hold all your own toys. You have even been- are you ready for this?- putting yourself to bed. One day, you just up and decided that you would squirm around and rub your eyes when you were ready for nap or bedtime. It took me a few times to figure it out. I just thought you were fussy, but then it occurred to me that wanted to be put in your crib and left alone. You are asleep within minutes. Sure, it's easier and takes a lot less time to put you down, which is great. And you are getting more and more independent, which is fantastic. But I have to admit I am a bit heartsick that you are starting to need your Mommy less and less (sniff, sniff!). What a big boy I have!
I love you son,
Mommy