Growing Up So Fast

Over the past couple of weeks we've noticed a lot of changes in Cade.  He's gone from floppy newborn to stout baby in what feels like a matter of days...well considering he's only 7 weeks old, I suppose it has been only days.  He can hold his head up pretty well now and does not like being held cradle-style - that's for babies!  He would much rather sit up and get a "big person" view of the world.  I decided to get out the Boppy seat last week to see how close he was to being able to sit in it and what do you know, he sat in it just perfectly!  He really enjoyed it too and I could tell he felt like a big boy.  :)  He's also discovered his precious little hands.  We've caught him holding out his right hand and inspecting it and also semi-batting at the little animals hanging from his baby gym.  I say semi because I can't quite tell if he's intending to swat or if it's still part of his newborn flailing act.  Either way, you would think he'd just scored the winning touchdown at the championship game by the way I cheer him on every time he lands a hit.  I really need to tone it down before I scare him out of wanting to hit it on purpose!  His smiles are much more frequent and appropriate now.  Last week, I went to get him out of his crib.  He was looking the other direction at the ever-entertaining blank wall.  When I said good morning he turned, looked at me, and gave me a huge smile.  So sweet!

All this growing up talk makes me think about when he really does start to grow up.  Is there anything more awesome than raising a child?  I mean, really....it's almost too much joy, excitement and anticipation to handle!  It's completely overwhelming to think about the amazing journey that lies before Cade and the integral part we will play as his parents.  I'm having a hard time finding words to describe the feeling I get when I picture the life ahead of him, but I do know that I can't wait to experience every second of it.  But for now, SLOW DOWN Baby Cade...you're growing up so fast!