Summer is already half over and it has been BuSy! Little Man is now 6 months old and SO much fun. He is "talking" and laughing all of the time. He has the sweetest smile and laugh, it just makes me melt inside. He loves to play peek-a-boo with a blanket (he laughs the whole time he's under it while I say "where's Andrew"). He is rolling around on the floor pretty well and can sit up for a short while on his own, but will fall over eventually. I don't think it will be too much longer before he can sit up on his own. He still LOVES to eat. He really likes fruit, but will eat anything. His least favorite seems to be green beans, but as long as I give him that first (before the fruit), then he will eat it. The Bumbo seat has been a lifesaver for feeding him and for traveling. He can't quite sit up well enough to eat in the highchair yet, so the Bumbo is perfect for him. He is trying to lean over and grab things and get out of it, so we can't walk away from him while he's in it. He is grabbing for everything around him these days. He's so observant and curious; I love it! And, of course, everything goes in his mouth. He is going to the doctor for his 6 month check-up next week, so I will give an update on his weight and height after that.
Andrew has enjoyed being in the water this summer. He has been swimming at Miss Genia's a few times and did very well in the big pool (although he prefers to be held rather than sit in the float) and we have a small pool in the backyard we use quite often. I get in it with him and he loves to kick and play with his toys. He gets a look of such determination when kicking his toys around, it's hilarious! His favorite summer treat is an "apple pop". I cut up pieces of apple and put it in a mesh bag and freeze it. He loves to suck the juice out of it. It is the only thing that keeps him quiet and still for longer than a couple of minutes. Speaking of that, little man is on the move nonstop. He is constantly kicking his feet, moving his arms, or both. He has SO much energy! I think Mommy and Daddy are going to be tired once Drew Man can crawl and walk.
Andrew is now eating solid foods three times a day and I am only nursing morning and night. He has a bottle in the afternoon. It has been nice to make the transition from nursing so often to real food. I think we are both happier. I love nursing and am so glad I am able to do it, but it's nice that I don't have to be tied down to it all day. And, when I return to work in a few weeks, I won't have to pump---PRAISE THE LORD! That was so difficult for me and very time-consuming (I was pumping at work twice a day).
He is still sleeping through the night, which is wonderful. We start the bedtime routine around 8:30 (bath and nursing) and he is usually asleep around 9:30. He wakes up between 7:30-8:00. We are still swaddling him at night to help him sleep, so I don't look forward to breaking him of that, but he will outgrow his blankets soon, so I know it will be time. He still listens to "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart to fall asleep while I bounce him in my arms. He falls asleep pretty quickly most nights.
We took Andrew to PA for the second time this past week for my brother's wedding. We had such a great time and Andrew was wonderful! I can't believe how well he did being out of his environment for a week. He was up late every night, was in his car seat a lot, but was still a trooper. The wedding was beautiful and perfect! I was honored to sing in the wedding and my Mom played piano and sang harmony. It was so special for the both of us to be able to take part in the wedding. Andrew dressed up in his tuxedo onesie and was a big hit. I'm so proud of my little brother for growing up to be such a fun, loving, and kind person. He is a man of character and I know he will make a great husband. I'm also gaining a sister! Chelsey is so gracious, caring, sweet, and beautiful. I'm so glad to have her in our family; what an awesome addition! May God bless your marriage and family! =)
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