I can't believe I have had the privilege of being this sweet boy's mama for eight months already! EIGHT MONTHS. It really is hard to believe. And every month just keeps getting better and better. (I have a feeling this will stop maybe around the teenage years?? haha, kidding... kinda)

At 8 months, Micah is in love with... - his daddy's laugh - playing peek-a-boo - being tickled and kissed all over - my iPhone - our dog, Heidi (still) - other babies and little kids - saltine crackers - my earrings, jewelry, sunglasses, etc. - really, anything fun or interesting looking. He is such a happy boy!

Micah is crawling... everywhere. He is a little mover and I can't take my eyes off him for long.

I am pretty proud of this picture. It's hard to get him to sit still for long, let alone smile for me! This squinty nose grin is one of my favorites. :)

There he goes... trying to pull himself up on the chair! Like I said... can't. take. my. eyes. off. him.

He is learning so much lately. I can see it in his eyes when I sing the "ABC's..." or tell him a story. He wants to understand. He's also learning how to play with his toys, instead of just chewing on them. :)

Micah has no fear. It's a very scary thing to know that he is capable of getting himself into trouble, but has no understanding of danger. I am saying, "No, no" a LOT these days. He's already shaken open a bottle of teething tablets, stuffed lint in his mouth and tried to climb out of his high chair. And they say this is only the beginning.

Micah has four teeth (working on two more at the moment!) light brown hair that is coming in all over and hazel eyes that are settling in on a green/brown color

This face just melts my heart. He is an absolute blessing to our lives! I could not have asked God to give us a more precious baby boy.

Happy 8 months Micah Jordan!

I think I need to just go ahead and drop the dream of ever becoming some super-amazing, consistent blogger. It's just not me. And if in 8 years of blogging I haven't found a way to master it, it's not going to ever be me. But really. I don't see how you daily bloggers, or even 3 times a week bloggers, do it?! Is someone cleaning your house for you? Watching the kids? Cooking dinner? Feel free to share your secrets, because I haven't figured it out yet.

What I can tell you, is that I am learning more about what it means to let go.

I'm letting go... of feeling like I need to be great at everything. I'm letting go... of feeling like I need to respond to everyone. I'm letting go... of feeling the need to know what is going on in everyone's lives. I'm letting go... of anything that distracts me from the best things in my life.

Jesus. My husband. My son.

I've had to make a few sacrifices recently. Dropping some things that I thought were great, realizing they were only good things distracting me from the best things.

Most of these are personal decisions, like how much time I spend online (and on my iPhone, which I excuse as not actually being "online" but it totally is) and being intentional about being more of a listener to my husband, eye contact and all.

But spiritually-speaking, I have been asking God to show me what He desires for me to be passionate about. Because, let's be honest... passion is not a value I am lacking. Being passionate about the things that He is passionate about? Well, that's a different story.

This world sure does "fire me up" (to use my husband's terminology), but I need to be careful that in my anger towards this world and all the evil in it - I do not become distracted in sharing the greatest news of all. The victory HAS been won! We will not suffer for too much longer.

I want need to focus my attention on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and excellent (phil 4:8) because God knows that my mind can dwell on the lies, dishonorable, wrong, immoral and evil.

And while the fight against evil is a good cause - the victory over it has already been won in Jesus Christ! And it's a good cause, not worth compromising for the best message of all - Jesus saves.

Life just got a whole lot busier! Hence, the reason this post is a day late for the first time (and I am guessing not the last!)

Micah has mastered sitting up. I have no worries that I can leave him alone in his crib, in a chair, on the floor and just about anywhere and he will be completely fine sitting up for long periods of time.

But of course, he doesn't stay still for long.

Micah is also a master roller. That is currently his method of choice for finding his way around the house and off the bed and under the couch.

Did I mention life just got a whole lot busier?!

Our dog, Heidi, is still the most entertaining person in the house for him. He just can't get enough of her. (Mommy and daddy try not to take it personally :) )

I'm starting to see his temperament come out a little bit. He is a very curious little thing He's more interested in people, than objects He knows what he wants He loves to talk -- loudly And he loves to laugh (and make us laugh!) Basically, he is a lot like his parents.

Other highlights this month: - He responds to his name - He got his first two bottom teeth - He is finally enjoying solid foods (sweet potatoes and peaches are his favs) - He sleeps 10-12 hours at night - He holds out his arms for us - He is getting into the crawling position - He says "dada" a lot, but we're still not sure if he knows what he's saying (ok, Josh is sure - but I'm not convinced! ;) )

One thing I am convinced of though? This month is my new favorite! :)