6 Months

I sit here with a symphony of self-soothing cries playing through the monitors.  It's nap time and since I managed to get you both down at the same time, this is my golden opportunity to write to you.

This past month has been a blur of house stuff (it went on the market last Friday and we accepted an offer yesterday!), adjusting to new routines at Gma and Gpa's (big change always takes some getting used to), Abigail got tubes in her ears two weeks ago (that alone was a week full of appointments at Children's), and all the while, I've been doing my best to stay sane.   Yes, life is crazy.  Amazing, but crazy.

SO!  Half a year, buddy!

Here's what's new:

Although you are making progress with nighttime sleep, you won't be winning The Sleeper of the Year award, and that's okay; we're getting there.  When we moved here we had you set up in our room, but with your night wakings (and my desire to let you figure it out on your own), we moved you to Gma's office and sleep has been getting better. 

Aside from the sacred act of sleep, you are flourishing!  Scooting around everywhere, blowing bubbles in appreciation of a good meal, ever so alertly exploring the world around you, and smiling each step of the way.

Here are some fun facts this month:

• You've begun scooting towards your toys and tucking your knees up while playing on your tummy.  It's only a matter of time...!
• You spend hours in the jumperoo; jumping is your favorite thing to do.
• Some foods you love: dried peaches, rice and beans (loving Mexican food is a requirement in this family), mashed potatoes, applesauce, and cinnamon oatmeal.
• I bought you a sippy cup since you're always reaching for our drinks.  You love drinking from it and holding the handles like a big boy.
• You insist on holding your squeeze pack baby foods, too.  It gets messy, but you love it
• Teethers continue to be your favorite toy
• You are quickly outgrowing your 6 month clothes and the majority of your sleepers are 9 month size.
• Getting you to stay on your back for a diaper change is challenging, so a toy to keep you entertained is essential.  You're my little mover and shaker  ;)

We're off the Leavenworth this weekend to enjoy some family time.  I can already hear you and Sissy in the backseat, laughing, chatting, and yelling all the way there  :)

I adore you, Baby Boy.

Happy 6 months.

Covered in baby food, squeeze pack in hand  :)