It's all UpHill from here!

Ever since Marley took his first steps..... he has been on the fast track of mobility, learning and Momma and Dada chasing behind his every move! I really didn't imagine, watching him develop into his own person would get better and better everyday. Although, everyday is pretty much a scavenger hunt for my shoes, phone, remote control, etc. He wakes up everyday waiting to take on the world and climb on top of our furniture! He is getting to be a little pro at repeating sounds, reprising words and actions he learned from the day before. He is a pretty fantastic little boy. He gives me the gift of surprise! Which just melts my heart and makes me laugh. Yesterday for instance, Marley was relaxing in my arms and out of nowhere he pulled away from me and screamed "Yay!!!" and started clapping and pointing outside the window. He was so excited he preceded to have conversation combining all of his vocabulary thus far. It sounds like this "OOoo OOoo Twru Tree thhhh UP brown UP dbrown" then he saw a feather........Marley started to blow into the air! ............My little heart breaker.

Look Mommy! I have my Two Bottom Teeth!

Well, Ladies and Gents

Marley's teeth has actually broken through his gums and protruded past his gum line! It is really difficult to get an 8 month old to show his bottom teeth so....I just snapped a picture when he was crying. I know....so cruel, but he will appreciate it when he's older. I cannot believe how fast this little boy is growing.

It has been such a joy to see and continue to see his face light up every time he discovers something new. I am learning so much from him, especially how to savor the moments and celebrate the present. We celebrate everything. We clap when he plays , sings, crawls, and every time we hear music.

Today we had our routine visit to Marley's doctor Dr.Bass. She said is is healthy and doing fine. He is 23.4lbs and 28 inches. He is in the 90 percentile for his weight and in the 75 percentile for his height. He is cruising any minute he can get the chance. It's becoming a sport that is keeping me very busy. If I turn my head for a minute he is on the other side of the room holding onto something standing up!! "They" weren't joking when they said it goes by fast.

We recently visited a petting Zoo and Marley loved it! He saw ducks, sheep, goats, pigs, ponies and a doe for the first time. It was so cool for me and Ahmed to watch him take it all in. Reliving childhood is really refreshing! It's like sitting under a tree on a beautiful day, drinking lemonade and watching humming birds play.