Happy .5 Years Samster!
Yes, our little guy is six months old. I’m not exactly sure where the time went but our little angry baby has turned into a calm, relaxed, happy little dude.
The biggest development of the last month is how well Sam sits up. He can sit up really well unsupported, though we usually keep a boppy or pillow behind him just in case he throws himself backwards (which he still does sometimes). He’s also started throwing himself forward onto his tummy. I’m pretty sure he does this on purpose.
Another little development of the last month is Sam’s obsession with his toes. Changing his diaper is a little juggling session while he tries to get his toes into his mouth. He’s also discovered that he can reach his toes while he’s sitting up, which makes sitting up all the more exciting.
The little guy isn’t quite rolling over yet, but he is rolling back and forth while on his back, arching his back on his side, and generally beginning mobility. Especially when he’s watching Clare run around he desperately wants to join in. He waves his arms and legs around, tries to throw himself off our laps, and anything he can possibly think of to join in on her game. It will be pretty wild around here when they’re both mobile.
The funniest development of this month is Sam’s discovery of his tongue. For the past week he hasn’t smiled without sticking his little tongue out. He’s also started giving “kisses” by slurping up the side of your face. Its… uhhh… sweet. It just adds to his goofiness with his little tongue sticking out, but it’s pretty sweet.
His little bottom teeth are just under his gums – you can see their outline underneath his little gums, which are stretched so tight that they’re practically white. He’s handled teething pretty well – excessive drooling, a little diaper trouble, a little fussier than normal in the evenings, but generally pretty well. He’s constantly working his little mouth around as he’s getting used to the new sensations in his mouth.
He lost his interest in solid foods this month after an enthusiastic reception, but he’s started enjoying them again. He’s started going through 15 – 18 oz. of milk during the day with Adam, so I’m ready to augment that with some solid foods. I had built up quite a milk stash (about 100 oz.) when he wasn’t eat much out of the bottle but I gave that to a friend who recently adopted a baby. I figured – I won’t need it. Well, now I’m barely keeping up with Samster’s appetite. The extra pumping is worth it knowing that another little baby is getting a good start to life.
