Enjoy it.... they grow up so fast.

As I rocked Griffin to sleep, yes he still needs to be rocked/nursed to sleep (I say every night that I MUST find a new method, but I just don't ever seem to hold true to that statement) I was thinking....

I remember when Griffin was about 2 weeks old, 3 months old, 5 months old... everyone saying, Enjoy it, they get so big so fast. At that time I was almost wishing the time away (see a previous ranting blog.) I have stated that I don't regret feeling like I wanted time to fly by. And I still don't. Griff is 10 months old. He is a fascinating little boy. I have so enjoyed watching him develop into this little person. Okay, so I miss him being so tiny, but there are so many things about him being the age he is now that I LOVE!

* When he was only 3 months old, he was forced to cuddle with me. Now, he chooses to cuddle with me. We will be playing on the floor and he actively runs over and gives me a big hug. There is almost always a motor boating session to follow, but I'll take it.
* When he was 5 months old, he often became so bored and restless he would just whine. Now he can entertain himself with his toys, my pots and pans, or.... my potted money tree. He moves from one activity to another with ease. He is no longer relegated to one area of the living room. He is welcome to roam free.
* He chatters away, rather enthusiastically, about any and everything that he encounters. The inflection... the emotion... and thought he seems to put into his babbling amazes me. Sometimes I wish I understood what he is trying to express.
* The walking... oh the walking. That in itself has made everything in life different. Many say, "man he is walking early... watch out!" I have found him being mobile such a treat. It has allowed some much needed freedom in my life. I can now stand and do dishes while he moves about the kitchen (Or digs in my tupperware drawer.)

So, while, yes, I miss him being small, I am excited to continue the adventure of Griffin growing up. I love watching his personality come out. He smiles with ease. He laughs and plays peek a boo. He gives hugs and kisses, sloppy ones, but kisses they are. He walks. He is attempting sign language here and there. He is just this amazing little being that makes my life complete.