My heart may explode

That adorable little dimpled boy sitting like a pro in that rocking chair  turned 7 months old today. How can my precious little baby be 7 months old already!?! My heart is seriously going to explode.

Carter,

You woke up today ALL smiles on the 1st day of your 7th month. You had a glint in your eye & I could have sworn you had mischief on your mind. Today, I called you my WILD boy. You screamed & growled with happiness all through your breakfast & literally made yourself hysterical with the frenzy of it all. You had no desire to be still today, even during your 7 month photo shoot with momma you were dying to escape from that chair. As evidenced below:

These last few days & especially today I have come to a scary realization. You really & truly ARE NOT my little baby anymore. I know I've said it before, but I didn't know how true it actually was until today. You are your own little person. You are independent. You are strong willed. You are stubborn. You have an opinion & your own ideas. You are sitting on your own, scooting around on the floor, eating solids like a pro, drinking from a sippy cup, & outgrowing your clothes. You are sitting in the front of the shopping cart, in restaurant high chairs & in a stage 2 car seat. You got your first tooth today. Mimi & I took you shopping with us on Saturday & we had to shop for 12 month clothes! It makes me sad that we can no longer shop in the baby section. It's out of onesies & on to pants with actual buttons & zippers, little t-shirts & pajamas without feet. =(

Son, you are growing up far too quickly. You aren't a big fan of cuddling anymore unless you are very tired or not feeling well. I know there will come a day when you will be even less apt to cuddle with your momma & it is going to come far too soon. So, for now, I will savor every last moment of this time before you completely cross over into toddlerhood. Remember, my sweet boy, (even tomorrow when you turn 16 & start driving) you will always be a baby to your momma. You will always be MY baby no matter how old you are. I love you with every breath that I take to the point that it hurts. On days like today, my heart may just explode with my love for you. It's days like today where I wish I could just freeze time & hold onto this for a little bit longer.