Category: The Kids

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….when you realize it’s Friday! 

OMG. Our littlest is already half way to 1! Please, please, please slow down!

So much progress for one little bear (yes, the nickname Teddy Bear is still going strong!) this month! Teddy sits unassisted really well and rolls like a pro. He’s also started to get up on all fours and rock back and forth. At this pace I’m convinced he’ll be crawling by Labor Day. Despite not being able to properly crawl, he’s figured out how to get from point A to point B through a series of ninja-like sitting, rolling and flopping around. I watch him eye up Andrew’s toys and within a minute he’s grabbed them and proceeded to slobber all over them (much to Andrew’s irritation!). Teddy is still sucking his thumb here and there, babbling a ton, and blowing bubbles all day! He’s still insanely content and will grace us with the biggest smiles and giggles often.

Teddy’s made a lot of progress in the food department too! He’s officially transitioned to formula (Yay! More freedom for mommy!) during the day but still nurses in the morning and evening. He’s getting better at swallowing and has sampled the culinary delights of carrots, squash, bananas, apples, pears, green beans and peas. Right now apples are his favorite along with Mum Mums (teething crackers). Still no chompers- though I’m convinced those are coming soon too- so he’s found a way to ‘gum’ his food.

Teddy has also turned the corner on sleep! He goes down around 7-7:30pm with almost no, if any, fuss. He rarely cries anymore in the night and wakes around 5:30-6:30am to eat. His naps are also becoming more consistent and he’s taking them in the crib with little resistance. It’s PHENOMENAL. I seriously feel like super mom when both my kids are fed, bathed and sound asleep by 7:30pm!

What’s he into? His brother! Teddy loves Andrew and all the silly faces, peek-a-boo and ‘rough housing’ Andrew brings. Teddy is also still a sucker for a crinkle book and the stackable rings. He puts EVERYTHING in his mouth and seems to love sucking on ice cubes. Teething rings are also a big favorite. He snuggles under blankets when he rides in the car with only his eyes popping out and loves- if not demands- cuddles and hugs from his mama and dad. Twist my arm…

And how big is this bundle of love and joy?! You can see from recent photos that weight gain is NOT a problem. He’s definitely a likely chunky monkey at this stage with rolls for days. Teddy officially weighs 17 lbs 6 oz and despite all his cute rolls, he’s only in the 50% for weight. He is now 27 1/2 inches long and in the 76% for height. Teddy is still slightly heavier and shorter than Andrew at this age. He also sports 9-12 months clothes.

Happy 6 months Teddy Henry (as Andrew calls him)! Our world is much brighter because you’re in it!

Getting ready to crawl!