Six Months Old!!

Today Tripp turns six months old. It is pretty unbelievable that he has been with us for half a year. Time has just flown. Here are a few of my thoughts as a mom of a six month old:
1. I don't like the newborn stage. It is very very hard. and tiring. and emotionally exhausting.
2. Since about 4 months on, things have gotten a lot easier, Tripp has a cute little personality, is much more predictable, and I have actually been getting a good amount of sleep each night (except since this time change, it is killing me).
3. Being a mom is one of the most self-less things I have ever had to do. Sometimes (a lot of the time) I feel like I am not cut out for it. It is really hard, but God always gives me the strength to get up in the morning and make it through the day (and somehow do all the laundry that comes with the job).
4. Nelson and I actually get to hang out again! One of the benefits of a little baby is that they slept a lot at night. So we have our nights back and we get to hang out again. We can watch our shows, just hang out together, and we have even been known to drink a margarita!
5. I am amazed everyday at the miracle of life and the sovereignty of God. Besides my earthly duties to feed, clothe, take care of, and play with Tripp, God keeps little Tripp in the palm of his hand everyday and is ultimately in charge of his life. This is so comforting to know!
6. I am so thankful I have a job with complete flexibility in the days I work. It has really made working a wonderful thing. I enjoy the time I have away and I really look forward to the days I have with Tripp at home. The combination has been a blessing for me. I am thankful we have a wonderful babysitter and my mom to watch Tripp.
His stats:
Length: 26 3/4 inches (63%)
Weight: 18 lbs 5 oz (67%)
Head Circumference 17 1/4 inches (52%)

It has been a great six months! We love you baby Tripp!