Mr. Independent

And Independent he is. However, I see this internal struggle with him. He wants to do things on his own so badly and yet he can't just yet. He needs me to feed him, wash him, dress and move him from place to place.. This really seems to annoy him. I pity him. I know what that is like, I think it has always been an ongoing struggle for me. And yet I want to hold him, to snuggle and cuddle, and he just won't have it. I want to tell him "Jackson, you will be all on your own soon enough. Cling to your momma for as long as you can." But he wouldn't understand that now.

I think he will be so much happier when he can move around on his own. He is rolling in both directions now and does this pre-crawl thing where he pushes his feet on the floor and scoots on his head... I really need to get a picture of that.. it is quite humorous to see : ). I have been giving him animal crackers lately and he loves to feed himself. He makes quite a mess of himself but the smiles are so worth it, and our Boston Terrier, Penelope, loves to lick the crumbs off of him anyway.

I never really realized how easily babies become bored, but Lil Jack Daniel has made me very aware of that fact. Honestly, I find myself struggling to keep up with him, and it makes me wonder how fast that little mind is moving. I used to complain that my scholarly pursuits left me with no creative outlets, or even time to search those out. What I realized today is that my creative outlet arrived nearly 7 months ago, and it is time I start viewing this challenge as that.

My thoughts are scrambled, but my mind is clear. This is one tired momma that is going to enjoy this nap that her boy is taking as much as he will : ).