Bennett's 7 Month Letter

Bennett Harris,
   You are just growing up too fast! It seems like you've learned and accomplished so much this month. You were a baby when we hit six months and by seven you are super close to being mobile and more independent. You continue to be the sweetest little charmer! You smile so sweetly and your giggle/squeal is one of my very favorite sounds. I can't believe you are closer to being a year old then my baby!

   This month you began sitting up and you are a pro! You can lean all the over to either side to get a toy. You have decided you'd rather turn a complete circle on your booty then lean far enough over to fall onto your belly, although you do that on purpose as well and scoot your legs. Our lament floors aren't super conducive to forward movement but you go backwards pretty well. Your little arms are getting stronger everyday and you push yourself up with ease now. You will be crawling before we know it. And while I'm not nearly as pumped about your mobility as I was with Tucker's because I'm no longer a rookie and know what this stage brings, I'm excited to see you accomplish it. You also showed us all that you can patty cake by yourself this month! Who knew? Pretty cute Middle Brother!!! Two of your bottom teeth also made their big appearance this month. They're really cute but make you look older. You still LOVE to eat! Your favorite foods are orange vegetables and baby cereal. You don't really like any fruit that we've tried or the green veggies. Sometimes you refuse a bottle because you want to eat off of a spoon. You also really like puffs but you love Mum-Mum's. You got your second hair cut this month from Aunt Sass and it's getting thicker every day. It's still really soft and always stands up like a baby duck.
   At your six month doctor's appointment you weighed 18.14 and were 27.75 inches long. They were surprised how well you were already sitting up and thought everything else looked great! You are wearing a size 3 diaper and size 6-12 month clothes. You have two teeth.
   Your favorite things are your brothers, bath time, eating from a spoon, sitting up, sweet potatoes, being thrown up in the air and bouncing. You don't like green veggies, being left alone or trying to go to sleep by yourself.

 
You got to go a lot this month! Your laid back personality lands you on a lot of shopping trips and errand runs. Aunt Chelsie is getting married in less then a month and you've helped us do a lot of shopping for things for her. You also usually get to go to the store with me or any other outings because your brothers are both more trouble then you are. Tucker is bear without his nap and Casen spits up all the time so you draw the short straw. But you are so sweet about it and never complain. You nap on my shoulder or in the car between destinations and still manage to smile sweetly and not fuss. You my friend are a trooper!
   This month we celebrated several big events. Tucker's 3rd Birthday, Aunt Chelsie and Uncle Jared's wedding showers, Aunt Chelsie and Aunt Sarah's graduations from OSU, Mother's Day and your baby dedication. You were happy to be loved on by lots of people and traveled like a champ all over the place. We couldn't ask for a better disposition in a baby! I hope you keep your laid back personality, we need one that's a little less drama!

 
Bennett you are the perfect addition to our family and you love your brothers so much! You are so happy just to be near Tucker or Casen. You talk to them and laugh at most everything they do. You also have developed quite the love for your Daddy. You get so excited when he comes around, you flap your arms until he gets you and just love on him.

    You are a charmer pure and simple. All who know you, love you instantly. You are just super sweet and laid back. I can't imagine life without you and I love when you grab my face to give kisses or rest your head on my shoulder to fall asleep. You wake up smiling and go to sleep sweetly. We love you so much and we're so thankful for you! We can't wait to see the twists and turns your story takes.

I love you more,
Momma