Month 7 is starting out SOOO busy! The first week flew bye as we had something going on almost every night (church meeting, your 6 month pictures, packing for Chicago, and leaving for Chicago).
Your 6 month pictures turned out great despite the fact that you didn't want to take a nap before hand (again!) We even went about the day normally not mentioning them to anyone! Somehow you just know something is up!
As I mentioned, we went to Chicago. We left around 7:30 p.m. on Friday (9/21). We didn't let you nap when we got home from work and it seemed to work out best. You woke up and cried a little when we dropped Sadie off at the sitters but then you slept until we walked into the hotel room!!
Saturday you woke up at your normal time (after sleeping in the roomy king size bed). We ate breakfast in the hotel and you were charming all of the other guests! It was quite amusing to watch!
After taking a nap, we went out to meet up with one of your Nestie Aunties for a little shopping. Then we headed to the zoo! You were quite the trooper all day! Hardly making a peep!
That night, we went out for pizza and you had your first kiss!! Haha! Unfortunately, no one caught it :(
Sunday, we loaded up all of our stuff and went out to brunch with the rest of your Aunties. You did great, despite wanting to just get down and go!
Monday (9/24) you had your 6 month Dr. visit. It went great! You weighed in at a hefty 17 pounds 6 ounces and were 26" long. Dr. looked closely at your ears and said they looked perfect! (phew!) Dr. also asked if you were getting up on all fours and rocking back and forth and I said "Sure is! Even is crawling and pulling himself up". To which she replied " Really!??! I expect that he'll be walking when I see you next (9 months)". Yikes!
On Thursday (9/27), you had your vaccinations. You were a trooper. Cried a little during the shot and after some comforting you were okay. When we got home you played and babbled and were your normal self. We took you to daycare on Friday and I got the call at around 10:30 to come get you....When we got home you laid down for a nap and then were pretty much your normal self! Thank goodness you didn't have the same reaction as last time!
Proof that you were in a good mood (taken the day after your shots)!
Saturday (9/29) you spent the day with Uncle Keith, Aunt Syd, and Roni while we went car shopping! (Read: longest.day.ever!). We finally came home with a new car though! A 2012 Nissan Murano! That means I had to say goodbye to my Jetta ;( I will sure miss that car!
Stock photo of the new car.
The weekend of October 6 and 7 we made the trek out to Grandma and Grandpa's. It had been a while since we were out there for a visit. Not much happened while we were there, but it was just nice to visit! While we were there, you tried peas for the first time! You seemed to really like them!
Sunday afternoon when you woke up from your nap your fever started to spike. You were a little out of sorts and just wanted to be held. When we got home we did the normal stuff and put you to bed around the normal time. Around 11 you woke up. Dad got you to lay back down for about an hour. When you woke up, you did not want to lay down by yourself. In an attempt to get some sleep, I "slept" with you, holding you in the chair in your bedroom. You were so irritable.
Your fever spiked (102!) again in the early morning. I gave you some Tylenol and it seemed to go down after that. I took you to daycare and you made it through most of the day. I had to pick you up about half hour early. When I got there they said that your front bottom teeth broke through!!! We have yet to get a picture of them as you do a very good job at covering them up when we want to see them!
On October 12, daycare was on vacay so you got to spend the day at the office with me :) It was a hectic day. You didn't want to sleep at all but were still in a pretty good mood. But as soon as you were strapped into your carseat and we were on the road home, you zonked out!
The last weekend (10/13-10/14) of this month was uneventful. It rained all weekend and we resorted to staying inside. This is also the weekend I found out that I suck at putting you down for a nap. Seriously all you do is cry like crazy. I handed the reigns over to Dad and you feel asleep quickly for him! Thankfully!
What you've been up to:
- exploring more of the house (you found the kitchen and {gasp!} the stairs!
- talking more. You love it when we lay on the floor and let you crawl all over us.
- getting down from the standing position to the floor without falling over and banging your head!
- eating like a champ! We've added peas and apples to your menu and you're doing great with them!
::sigh:: You are getting sooo big and sooo handsome!
Love,
Mama
