Good Morning!

Hank used to like to be in the jumparoo first thing in the morning. No more.

Now it's all about floor time.

Hmmm, perhaps this is a sign that it's time to start getting ready for baby-proofing!

The Rules of Eating

Who wants to be fed when you can feed yourself?

Six Months Old and Blossoming

Yep - it's been half a year already! Here's what's going on with Hank . . .

Hank now weighs 16 lbs. 12.5 oz. (40th%tile).

He is 26.5 inches long (60th%ile) and has a head circumference of 17.25 inches (50th%ile).

Hank can sit when supported and can roll from his back to his belly.

He enjoys sleeping on his side and banging his feet on his crib mattress, too.

Hank currently likes sweet potatoes, winter squashes, pears, apples and yogurt. He's not really into the green veggies or oatmeal/barley/rice cereals.

Hank breastfeeds 5 times a day (one is dreamfeed). He does not take a bottle or a pacifier. He has one tooth.

Currently, Hank takes 3 naps a day (2 hours each), but is showing signs that he is ready to drop his late afternoon nap. He goes down for the night at 6PM and starts his day at 6AM. No nap or sleep is complete without his blanket.

While we look forward to the next developmental milestones, we are also simply enjoying the journey along the way!

A Perfect Day Out on the Porch

After waking up from a 3 1/2 hour nap, Hank chilled out with Grandpa,

cuddled with Cindy,
snuggled with Mommy and Daddy,

and oh yeah, . . .
got extra doses of kisses, too!

No Bottle Baby

Ah, no worries. We're moving on to the sippy cup. Looks like Hank likes the ones with a straw. One day he may even be able to get some water out of it. At least he's enjoying the beginning of "sippy cup school."

A New BOB Perspective

After six months of being in his car seat when going for walks in the BOB, Hank sat in the BOB like a big boy.

It was a bit strange for him and he wasn't quite sure what to think about the whole thing.

So, Radar gave Hank a quick pep talk.

After that, Hank was ready to stroll!

Knock, knock. Who's there?

We had unexpected visitors at our front door today.

Come again soon!