Dear Maximilien,
You are 6 months old today. My days and nights of this last month have run together. Most day I don't even know what the date is. I am relishing this time with you because I know it will all change someday. We'll be on school schedules and maybe work schedules again. But for now, no set schedule is working great for us. But there is one schedule we follow and that is your sleep schedule. The day you turned 5 months old a wee little tooth made it's appearance. Then less than 12 hours later another one cut through. Those two little teeth threw your sleep and my sanity into a tailspin that we have just recently recovered from. I'm happy to tell you that you're sleeping again. And so am I. And I must say that since I let go of a lot of the stress this sleep thing was causing, you and I feel a whole lot better. I just went at your rhythm though chaotic at first and now everything has regulated itself and you are sleeping again.
You're becoming so much more of a physical baby. Constantly grabbing at things within your reach. You even grab at people's hands if they are hanging within range. This has startled a few people on the bus but then you flash them a smile and they relax. I love how you are so loving with all your expressions. Anyone who encounters you on the street is utterly enchanted by your smiles.
I see the world differently now that you are in my life, Max. I look for quiet parts of Paris for us to explore. Just today we found a lovely new bookstore that I now want to take you to everyday so we can sit together and read all the wonderful books they had. The owner was so smitten with you she said to come back anytime. I've scoped out parks that I am anxiously awaiting to take you to play at. Today we go to the parks and watch the older kids play. You are curious about these bigger beings running around you. Not really realizing yet that you will grow up to be just like them. I watch as the other parents help their kids down the slide and climb the rope ladders and imagine you and I doing that.
Thanks to you, Max, I've found my imagination again. I guess I had grown out of it or forgotten but these days you can find me lost in thought imagining all the wonderful things we'll do. Even now as I write this, I am waiting for you to wake up from your afternoon nap. Waiting so we can play tickle monster on the bed and read books and blow zerberts at each other. I want you to know that I am having the best time of my life right now thanks to you.
Happy half birthday!
Love,
Mama
La lecture de ses quelques lignes me font très plaisir et me réchauffent le coeur. Ma chère et tendre renaît de ses cendres, tel le phoenix... I love you both, very much
Posted by: julien | September 20, 2007 at 18:33
Once again, you got me... tears in my eyes, both of you, with your words. Julien, I haven't met you yet but I already know what kind of man you are. Bon mini-anniversaire, petit Max!
Posted by: The Bold Soul | September 20, 2007 at 20:29
Happy 6 months little guy! Don't grow up too fast...your momma will miss your cuddles...
Mary Anne
(whose 7 yr old isn't as cuddly anymore ;(!)
Posted by: Mary Anne | September 20, 2007 at 22:01
This is so sweet. Happy 6 months to you. This is a very perfect age.
Posted by: SusieJ | September 21, 2007 at 04:32
i remember reading your posts when he was born, and now, well, it has been half a year. how crazy. my boys are just a month behind max, i love seeing what he and you are up to, it is like a sneek peek into our near future. you are such a good mama, aimee.
Posted by: mamie | September 21, 2007 at 06:59
Hi,
I've been following your blog (by way of your flickr) for sometime now. I apologize for not introducing myself sooner and never got to commenting here, so I want to finally introduce myself.
Happy half Birthday to Max!
Posted by: MJ | September 21, 2007 at 21:42
Your Max sure is one cutie. His eyes say so much!
Posted by: julia | September 22, 2007 at 03:25
Awwwww, happy 6 months little cutie!
Posted by: Deb | September 22, 2007 at 20:02
Ohhh, such a happy day and a happy time for you two. Going with his rhythm and embracing that chaos is not an easy thing and to witness you achieving that is so beautiful. Motherhood = Surrending.
He is indeed an adorable little boy whose eyes could melt the toughest heart.
Sending my love to you both. :)
xoxo
Posted by: Leigh | September 23, 2007 at 08:55
Happy six months sweet Max! I hope the days to come will be filled with even more fun and exploration.
Posted by: Emma | September 23, 2007 at 15:03
Happy half-birthday little man
:)
Posted by: Penny | September 23, 2007 at 16:04
your just getting to the good part! Having Charlie here all weekend reminded me that 9mons.-18mons. are the best! Then again when they are 23-25! Lol, enjoy! Trish
Posted by: Trish from Tanglewood Fiber Creations | October 01, 2007 at 08:12
lovely post- well said and sweet...
Posted by: amy sharp | October 12, 2007 at 18:13