It goes by so fast

Everyone says to try to remember as much as you can about this time in your child's life, because it goes by so quickly and it is so true. Mason is growing and learning something new everyday. It amazes me how much he picks up on things and how much more independent he has become.

Walking has been a process for him. He started pulling himself up and holding onto the furniture around 8 months. It wasn't until 13 months that he started walking on his own. It still is a process, balancing on those chunky feet of his, but he is getting the hang of it and doesn't really crawl that much anymore. It amazes me how brave he is, maybe it's a boy thing.

One of our favorite games to play together is chase. He loves to be chased around the house and just laughs and laughs as I tell him that I'm going to get him. It's probably the second sweetest sound a mother could here. I'm so blessed to have a happy boy.

Mason said "Mama" awhile ago, but hasn't been saying it as much since then. It wasn't until about 2 weeks ago, that "Mama" started being used as much as "Dada" and it is music to my ears. My heart melts every time and I don't think I will ever get enough of it. Saying "Mama" is the sweetest thing I could ever here. I'm sure that will change when he says "I love you."

Our little boy loves to eat. The minute I put his plate on his tray, he is stuffing his mouth with food as fast as he can. He would win eating contests no problem. I eat pretty fast, but when I was younger, I was the slowest eater and always the last one at the table. I don't think that will be a problem with this one.

Dancing is another favorite of Mason's. Anytime music comes on, he starts shaking his body and it cracks me up every time. When I was pregnant with him, I would drive in the car and listen to the music and he would be kicking up a storm. The same thing happened at church during worship. The boy has rhythm.

Another favorite thing Mason started doing, was posing for pictures. Anytime I get my camera out, he gets excited and points to the camera until I get ready to take the picture. As soon as I put the camera up to snap the shot, he poses and smiles. I guess he is used to all the pictures that I have taken over his lifetime, that he knows how to work the camera.

This is probably the best stage thus far. Sure I miss the moments where I put him on the floor and he didn't go anywhere, but at this stage he is learning so much. Everyday, I see his personality coming out and it makes me so proud that I get to be his mother.