Around Motherly, we think 6 month olds are about as lovely as life gets. With the thigh rolls and the belly laughs and the first messy bites of food, there’s nothing better than a chubby little one to snuggle up with.

Here are 6 things we adore about sweet 6 month olds:

I couldn't be happier

Being a mama is the reason I have bags under my eyes but it's also the reason I have a smile on my face. 💕

A photo posted by Jess Staniford (@mamalady) on Nov 8, 2015 at 3:23am PST

At 6 months old, the world is wonderful and exciting every day—and you make it that way mama. That’s why I always love to greet you with a squeak and a smile.

I'm showing my personality

Yummy rice cereal on this snowy blizzard day #6monthsold #24weeksold #kameronjeter #snowmegeddon2016

A photo posted by @kohlbergsanders on Jan 22, 2016 at 5:19pm PST

Serious or playful, determined or content—watching my 6 month old personality shine—well that’s one of the delights of my age.

I'm about to take off

It's 70 and breezy, the windows are open, leaves are starting to change color and football starts tonight. The telltale signs of fall. 🍃 #talesofleoandtoby #jj_forum_1337

A photo posted by Bri Heiligenthal (@burtsbrisplease) on Sep 10, 2015 at 12:55pm PDT

Bolt the dressers. Lock the doors. Plug the outlets.

Whether crawling or rolling, I’m about to take over this place. Enjoy these last few weeks with me stationary because pretty soon it will be. . .

catch me if you can.

I'm adorably chubby

😍 this boy and the rest of my crew. Happy Sunday! (ps my sweater is from free people for those who asked a few photos back.)

A photo posted by Naomi Davis // Love Taza (@taza) on Oct 11, 2015 at 10:15am PDT

At 6 months, I have accumulated quite the baby rolls, and now that I’m starting solid foods, I’m reaching maximum chunky monkey. Squeeze me while you still can.

I can sleep through the night

Happy 1/2 birthday to the littlest love of our lives, You have made all 3 of our hearts burst with love and I couldn't be more proud of you! #mybabyannie #lovedbeyondmeasure #6monthsold #happyhalfbirthday #abcinsta_diary

A photo posted by A N N A (@blossomingbirds) on Nov 9, 2015 at 3:55am PST

I didn’t say I will sleep through the night—but I’m capable of it and one of these glorious days I will surprise you and do it. You’re welcome, mommy.

I love my mommy

stairs + 24 pound baby + endless laundry because baby is still puking = my workout for the month #fitmom 😏😂 #jj_forum_1346

A photo posted by Bri Heiligenthal (@burtsbrisplease) on Aug 17, 2015 at 8:52am PDT

I just show it in funny ways.

You have spent the last year and a half growing me, feeding me and taking care of me and I LOVE ya for it! I pull your hair, scratch your face and (ouch!) bite your nipple because I love you, mama.