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7 Months Old!

Nolan was born on November 8th.

That makes him 7 months old today.

My last post? The "Awkward" post?

I meant it.

I think the first few months of Nolan's life were full of "can you believe he is ours?" There is still some of that, but it is something altogether new when you realize you are responsible for a life. A balance of concern and thoughtfulness and letting go.

I'm feeling mostly comfortable in it now. That's not to say I won't have my moments- I know I will. I know I will worry too much and need to be talked down and make decisions when I'm not sure if there really is a "best" one.

But I know him better now. We spend our days playing, eating, exploring, cleaning, talking, visiting, napping...

I am learning when he really needs a break and when he's just being a little dramatic. (Just yesterday, I felt like he was being a little ridiculous. Maybe it sounds ridiculous on my end, too, but I looked at him and said in my firm voice," Nolan. No. No, no, no." He just looked back at me with the same stubborn eyes he got from his mama...and stopped.)

I am okay with it when "everyone" else doesn't agree with me or see why this crazy mama is doing what she is doing because I am his advocate.

At 7 months, Nolan is increasingly mobile. He crawls now, but prefers to walk (while holding hands- but he is trying to do it without help).

The kid is a big fan of water (in his baby pool, the tub, in the form of rain, coming from the faucet, his sippy cup, a pitcher)...

... being outside. In his grumpiest moments, a(n often rushed) trip outside solves a multitude of problems.

...and books. He will pull them off the shelves himself if he's wanting a book and we haven't yet offered.

AT 7 months old, it looks like Nolan is a mix of the most adventurous parts of his daddy and me. He is stubborn, smiley, quiet (until he warms up) in social situations, and has a laugh that is the best sound I have ever heard.

Upcoming adventures for Nolan

-3 weddings! 1 will require 3-4 hours of travel and one is in Mississippi (I live in PA).

-swimming in a non-baby pool (We're staying in a hotel with a heated pool, and I think Nolan might love it.)

-strawberry picking (today, I think. It's nearing the end of the season, and summer just doesn't feel like summer to me without a little strawberry picking..although we'll probably stick to the smallest box available for now.)

Happy Friday!

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Brooke Breyer
June 8th, 2012 - 18:10

Nolan is growing fast! And you are doing a wonderful job with him Sarah. In my book, you are one of the most capable women of being a fantastic mother. Nolan has an excellent advocate. I admire how you weigh each choice you make on his behalf with the utmost care. Thank you for sharing!
-Brooke
Ash
June 9th, 2012 - 05:49

I can’t believe it’s been seven months already for you guys. It seems like just yesterday! But he is so adorable! <3

I'm nervous about being a mother. I feel like I'll probably have a lot of that 'awkward' feeling in the beginning, as well – even now, it doesn't always hit me that I'm almost eight months pregnant, and soon, I'll be somebody's mother.
Katie
June 9th, 2012 - 10:40

Sarah! I don’t think we’ve actually seen pictures of the much-maligned new haircut before, but. You look beautiful! I love it (or maybe I’m loving it at its slightly-better somewhat-grown-out stage? either way, you look great). That picture of you in the pink dress holding Nolan–perhaps its because you’re so obviously happy, but you look gorgeous.

I’m glad things are starting to settle down a bit. Have fun with the strawberry picking! ^_^
katie
June 9th, 2012 - 18:43

I love your post!! And the way you and Tim are raising that little boy! Nolan’s got so much life in him, and part of me thinks that he’s just ridiculously smart and advanced for his age (and I really do this that he is), but I also think that you and Tim just notice SOO much that I wouldn’t even think of. I still think about that day when we were all standing around talking in the kitchen and Nolan started squirming and Tim realized it was because he wanted to be standing like everyone else-so he helped him stand up on the table so he could be like all the “grownups.” You guys do stuff like that all the time-he really has the freedom to be his own person. I love it!!
Sarah
June 10th, 2012 - 05:50

Brooke, your comment has me feeling so encouraged. Thank YOU for taking the time to read my post and tell me what you did. Although it’s gotten too hot (for Nolan) for long walks recently, I love it when we can get together and “compare notes.” Soon, I hope!
Sarah
June 10th, 2012 - 05:57

Ash-
I feel like these 7 months have gone fast and slow at the same time. I almost can’t believe he was born 7 months ago, but then he’s changed (and I’VE changed) so much in that time.
Truth be told, it probably took me a couple of months AFTER Nolan was born to feel like I was somebody’s mother. But you’ll grow into it. Just keep chipping away at learning to fit into your new role and getting to know your new baby. …and I’m always here to talk with if you need somebody to listen or you want ideas/advice.
Sarah
June 10th, 2012 - 06:00

Katie,
Thank you:-). I know I complain too much about something so silly as a haircut. I feel like I need to shake it off; I’ve been having such a hard time doing that lately, and I’m not quite sure why.
But thank you so much. I mean it.
Sarah
June 10th, 2012 - 06:07

Katie,
Thank you!
I do love that adventurous, curious little spirit of his. I’m thrilled that Nolan’s got it made with so many relatives with different areas of interest and expertise and points of view that he can learn about and explore. He’ll be able to go hunting and fishing with his (Uncle!) Chris, come to visit you guys wherever you live, play sports and run and eat good food with you….
I’m so excited for Nolan to continue his relationship with you and Chris as he gets older. He loves you two, and he has no idea (yet) how lucky he is to have you in his life.