The Eight Month Birthday

Dear Noah,
You are such a sweet boy! I know you will help me out by doing me a favor. Its really a simple request. Can you stop growing up? Not forever of course but just pause here for a little bit?? You are so precious. Your innocence is adorable. I love watching you discover new things like sand and fireworks. I love seeing you think about things as you try to figure toys and ponder how to get places you want to go. I love the way you interact with people giving everyone big smiles. I love how vocal you are becoming (most of the time) as you try to voice your desires. I love the way you laugh and your eyes get big when I pull out Goodnight Moon. I love the way you fall asleep in my arms as I rock you. Soon you will be walking and talking and it will be harder and harder to protect you from the ways of the world. I pray that I will do a good job teaching you to be light and salt to the world. I love you so much and treasure each milestone you reach. Thank you for an amazing eight months of love, growth and discovery. And if you decide not to pause here for a couple of years that will be okay because I know there will be even more joy down the road!
Love,
Mommy