Hi everyone! Well I'm 6 months old now! I went to the doctor for my check up and I'm still in the 50th percentile for everything! Just call me your average baby. I was 17.6 pounds, 26.75 inches long, and my head circumference was 17 inches. I got more shots which is always a bummer. Overall I'm doing pretty good. A week later I went to the ENT doctor because I was born with kind of a silly left earlobe. I was very happy that they said I shouldn't have surgery to fix it until I'm around 4. I do have to go for some further testing because sometimes kids with funny ears have other health problems. So I go for that checkup later this month.
I had a baby playdate with my new little friend Alyssa. Her big sister Marah and Megan are good buddies. Alyssa and I are a few weeks apart. Our mommys' due dates were only a couple days apart but I came early and she came late.
This is me looking happy before my bath. Mommy usually puts me in my bath seat on the carpet while she gets the water ready.
I got to go on my very first airplane ride for our trip to Pennsylvania. My parents were wondering what kind of a traveler I was going to be. I think I passed the test! I only slept about 20 minutes but basically if you keep feeding me, I'm happy.
Our first full day we went to Sesame Place. It was HOT so Mommy and I spent most of the day in the gift shop and cafeteria as they had good a/c!
One of my favorite parts of the trip was the lunch with Elmo and Friends. I just had a bottle so I can't really comment on the "lunch" part but the Elmo and friends part was awesome. I loved all the big furry monsters! So much fur to grab! And their fur really tickled!!
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Grover was SO funny!
Elmo didn't disappoint!
So so funny!
Cookie Monster was pretty great too!
I got distracted by something out the window I guess!
Since I had to spend most of my vacation in the stroller or in the baby carrier, my parents bought a portable jumperoo so I could get some exercise and wiggles out in the hotel room. I was so happy about this!
The next day we went to the children's museum where I got to go on my very first ride..a carousel! I was just ok with it. I wasn't really sure what to think of it.
Daddy teaching Megan and I about rocket science.
It was HOT again so after visiting the Liberty Bell (well Megan and Daddy did.. I fell asleep so Mommy just kept me in the a/c in the visitor's center), everyone got ice cream treats. Mommy took a bite and then I went to grab it. I really didn't like getting left out of ice cream treat eating!!
On our last day we went to the aquarium. I wore my crab outfit, of course.
This must be Sharky's cousin! I can't remember what this shark's name was, but he looked a lot like Sharky from Mall of America.
The trip home went pretty well and we adjusted back to "normal" post vacation life. This day we had a picnic lunch in the living room.
My sister was bossing me around like usual...
I take all that in stride.
I'm getting to be such a big boy. I enjoy playing with toys in my high chair. This is helpful for Mommy to be able to eat breakfast.
Megan is still doing her photo bombing...................
This last weekend Mommy and Daddy had their first overnight away from me! They went to a wedding. Grandma, Grandpa and Steve came up to babysit me.
This is me in a very non-politically correct costume.
Uncle Steve took some great shots. Check out all my hair growing back in!
My sister might be bossy but she's pretty funny and entertaining too!
Driving without a license!
Enjoying a nice early evening outside
Daddy went on another work trip last week so Grandma and Steve came up to watch Megan's t-ball game and then took Megan home with them so Mommy just had to solo parent one kid. Here is me watching Megan play ball. I really enjoyed my alone time with Mommy and Mommy was amazed at what she could get done when only dealing with me! I take naps so that really helps productivity!
Daddy and I hanging out on the floor!
More smiles for Grandma.
What else is new?
I am able to sit up for short periods of time. I have the ab strength to do it longer but if you put me in a sitting position I immediately want to get into crawling position. Mommy thinks I might crawl before I sit up. I can scoot a little if I get really determined to get something. The other day with a series of rolling and scooting I was able to capture the cat, Ashley. Victory was mine!
I am continuing to try new foods. So far I like everything. My new favs are carrots and squash!
Most nights I sleep 8 pm to 8 am approximately. Every once in awhile I'll have a random wake up but I usually go back to sleep without much intervention..if any at all. Everyone is pleased with this.
I'm taking most of my milk through bottles now. It was pretty difficult to nurse on vacation. The heat, the fact that I no longer like Mommy wearing her cover up while feeding me, etc caused me to get mostly bottles on vacation. And once you have the convenience and speed of a bottle, it's hard to go back to slow eating.
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