6 Months Old

So about a week before this video was taken, Matthew started to make this squealing, yelling growling like noise. We, as his adoring parents, not only thought it was cute but encouraged it. In fact we spent a lot of time yelling back at him.

In the privacy of one's own home it really is very cute and very funny. Please note the incredible sitting prowess of this young man. We are so proud.

Unfortunately the squealing hit its peak a week ago Friday afternoon. He came to work with me and because I was unusually busy, he spent most of the afternoon (I would say a good 2 and a half hours) sitting on the floor behind the front desk squealing at every new person who walked through the doors. Now you should be informed that the sound he produces here is no where near the volume he achieved that lovely Friday afternoon at the office.

I think the patients who were in and out within a few minutes thought it was precious but I am surprised Erica (front office staff) didn't pack his bags and put him out on the sidewalk. Thank you Erica for being so patient with my little monster. This was the day it became apparent that he was not going to be able to come to work with me much longer. It makes me sad but I know I am extremely lucky to have gotten the chance to keep him with me as long as I have. He will probably be there mornings for a little longer (because I am not ready/willing to leave him for an entire day) spending his afternoons at home with Dad and possibly one afternoon a week with Grandma Joyce.

The day these videos were taken Matthew turned 6 months old. He weighed a little over 16 lbs. I am shocked at how the time has flown. I absolutely love (almost) every single second I get to spend with him. He is the most amazing and wonderful thing to ever happen to me. And although there are days like to today when I am really teary (and should go get my warts), I love being a Mum more than anything else in the whole entire universe.