Week 42 - Company

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Apparently, gaining mobility was just what Jay was waiting for before launching his campaign of home domination. Walking is just around the corner too. His absolute favorite thing to do these days is to hold your fingers as you help him run around the house and climb up the stairs, one step at a time. In some respects, it's been really nice. He's a lot better at entertaining himself than he was when he relied exclusively on us for his mobility. However, as always, this new stage of his life has introduced new challenges into our day to day routine. It's fun though and surprisingly rewarding. Each new milestone he surpasses feels like a personal accomplishment.

Other thing I've been reflecting on lately is that I am I'm glad that we have a number of friends and family members who had kids around the same time as us. Watching your kid grow up is even better when you get to put that growth in the context of other kids going through the same stages. 

Over the last few days, Laney and her daughter, who is slightly older than Jay, have been visiting us from Colorado. The last time I saw them, she was as old as Jay is now. I remember thinking at the time how grown-up she seemed and how I could never imagine what life was like with a baby that could sit in the chair and feed himself. Now she can walk on her own, navigate up and down the stairs without help, and even understand and say a few words. It's a stark reminder that kids grow up fast and that before I even know it, Jay will be doing these things too.

I guess I should take this opportunity then, to slow down and appreciate him for what he has now. Sand eating and all.