6 Months Old!

Dear Liam,

I am in shock that we are already at the half-a-year mark in your little life! It seems like just yesterday you were rushing into this world like a dramatic little monkey! Thankfully, you have proven to be a lot less dramatic than your early arrival led us to believe you would be!

You have been battling a virus the past couple of days and your eating, sleeping and smiling are all off. So I'm going to write this post without that in mind, so it will be a reflection of how you normally are.

You weigh 15 pounds, 8 ounces (22nd percentile) and I'm not sure about your height but I think you are right around 26 inches (25th percentile). We will find out for sure at your 6 month check up in a few weeks. I am amazed at how big you are getting, it is crazy to think that you have tripled your birth weight. Your little arms and legs are getting deliciously plump!

You have truly mastered the fine art of eating this month. You have been eating oatmeal cereal at breakfast and supper time with either a fruit or vegetable alongside. So far, you have tried sweet potato, banana, avocado, green beans, sweet peas, and peaches. With the exception of the peaches, I have made everything for you, pureed with breast milk in my trusty little food processor. Your favorites are sweet potato and banana by far. And, like your mother, you dislike the green veggies for now. I am determined for you to like them, so don't think you're off the hook. You are still nursing (or taking a 6 ounce bottle) 5-7 times a day.

You are still wearing mostly 0-3 months sized clothing but there are a few 3-6 month sized things that we have moved you into. You are wearing a size 2 in disposables, and thanks to a generous gift from JuJu we will be moving you into cloth diapers exclusively next week.

You love to roll over and play in the floor on your quilt. You have also started playing in your exersaucer recently. You love being read to, talked to, sung to, and held. Basically, if the attention is on you you are happy. Your new favorite thing is to play "baby in the wall." You love to look at your reflection in mirrors and will giggle and then turn your head to hide in my neck. Too precious! You are so very talkative, always hollering and making new sounds.

You have been showing signs of teething for over a month now so perhaps we will see some little teeth soon. You are holding your head up consistently now and sit well when supported.

Wiggles, it is amazing to watch you grow and learn literally before our very eyes. I am so proud of everything you do and who you already are. I can't wait to see what big things God has in store for your life, you are already a blessing and comfort to many. It's an honor to be your mommy.

Love you forever,
Mama girl