9 months have past so quickly

As I sit here this afternoon enjoying my moment of quiet, I find myself reflecting on home far my daughter has come and how far I have come as a mother.  Today Lexi is 9 months old.  I look at her and I can't even see that dark brown haired little baby that arrived at 7:41 in the morning.  She has completely changed and is already developing into her own person.  Lexi is amazing, it seems like everyday she gets a little bigger and starts doing something new.  She crawls around the house like a little machine, blink and she is gone.  How can this be, how can she not still be that little infant who could only move her arms and legs back and forth?! Gone are the days of severe reflex, sleeping in the recliner, holding her 24/7, and the extreme exhaustion.  Granted the exhaustion appears every once in a while and she still would rather be held then be in her stroller, but I am treasuring these while they last.  While rocking her to sleep this afternoon I am reminded that these moments will not last forever.  Watching her sweet face give in to sleep melts my heart everytime.  Tomorrow we go to the doctor for her 9 month well check visit.  I am excited to see how much she has grown, but not so excited for the shots that will follow.  Until next time!!