Our Little Guy - Month 6

It's hard to believe our little guy is now six months old (well, as of last month). I was really looking forward to his six month well-check appointment to see how he had been growing the past couple of months. On August 5th, he was:

• 18 pounds (58%)
• 26 inches (34%)
• head circumference = 7%

He stayed right on track and even though his weight went down 9%, he's still looking as chubby as ever. The doctor said he is doing very well and requested that I start giving him finger foods and working with him on the stairs. What? It is seriously time to practice the stairs and give him snacks? It is so hard for me to believe he is already at that age. Where has my little newborn gone?

During Ethan's fifth month, he pretty much did the same things he was doing the month prior. His most obvious development was his love of blowing bubbles. Every once in a while, his lips would be in just the right position and he'd blow bubbles forever. Of course, this added lots and lots of drool. He also went from sleeping on his back, to sleeping on his side (some of the time). He loves to lay on his side and hold onto the fabric bumper that is his bassinet while he sleeps. Ethan's favorite thing to do is kick, stand, and jump. He is very active and loves to use his feet. Other than that, he has remained a healthy, happy, good-natured little guy. Here are some of my favorite pictures from July:

 

Ethan's 6 Month Bear Picture