Halden in 6 months old!!

So I totally slacked on the 5 month post so I'll mention a couple things that happened when he was 5 months. So, pictures first!

On a fussy day and nothing could calm him. I finally wrapped him up and he was gone in seconds!

All ready for church! Definitely my favorite church outfit, all the old ladies gush.

He found the Halloween bowl.

On one of those not so good days.

Lunch date with Aunt Manda! Lovin that celery stick.

His favorite toy?? Waterbottles and the xbox remote.

Sitting up like a big kid!

-Tummy time is still awful. Just tears, frustration and flailing.
-He is so good at reaching for toys though! Whether they be above his head or to the side of him, he can reach out and pick them up.
-He's starting to sit!...a little bit. It's only for like 2 seconds before he tips to a side, but he's definitely getting there.
-He still reaches for any food or drink in sight. Like literally dives for it, and sometimes he still catches me off guard. He's smart  about it too. He knows where to go for a drink with a straw, or cap or open glass. But we are still trying to kind of limit the food he eats. Obviously no dairy, but he's had bananas, apples, avocados, rolls, celery and pumpkin! And he loves them all, mostly I think because he feels like he's one of us. haha Tyler may have also given him, on Halloween, a kit-kat to suck on. hmmmm, we just won't talk about that.
-He eats rice and oatmeal cereals like nobodies business. If you hold the spoon in front of him he'll dive for it with mouth wide open.
-Nothing has changed in the binkie department, still a huge fan! One night I didn't have one by me after I was done feeding him and he had fallen asleep for the night and I thought maybe he was out of it enough I could just put him down. But 5 seconds after he unlatched he had his little pucker going on trying to find a binkie! His eyes were closed the whole time, but he air suckled until I put one in!
-He loves talking, mostly to me though. If I lay him on the floor with a toy he'll start talking (and loudly!) for quite some time.
-We started giving him baths and he thinks those are pretty alright.
-Nights aren't as good as they were, but he usually only wakes up once a night if he does



Alright! Now for the 6 month update!! haha

4 generations

Meeting Santa

Crazy hair after a bath! I could NOT get it to lay flat.

His 2 favorite buddies.

Taking a nap with cousin Xander, grandpa and the kitty cat.

Dad's least favorite onsie, Eve's favorite.

All ready for his 6 month appt

Giving himself smooches.

Playing not so nicely with cousin Bolden...

-He rolled over for the first time on Thanksgiving!!! Tummy time still sucks, but now he'll roll over every now and then. But only if I'm not initiating it. If we're intentionally doing tummy time and practicing rolling, it soooo does not happen. He definitely only does it on his own accord and as a last resort, he'll scooch and turn and twist his body until he can grab the toy over simply rolling over any day.
-And dude, this kid LOVES to eat. Even if he doesn't like the taste, he'll still go in for another bite. Like he thinks he's starving or something. (Trust me--he's not!) We've started buying the little cereal puffs and baby food and he downs it! He is also a HUGE fan of pizza crusts. Mostly I think, because he can hold onto it while he munches on it. But we do have to watch him like a hawk because the second it breaks off we have to fish it out of his mouth because he can't quite chomp it yet... because
-He doesn't have any teeth! He still teethes and drools like crazy. Those teeth keep coming up and pushing, but then they go back down. Poor kid.
-Sleeping is soooo not going well. I don't know if it's because of the cold he has, teething, or what, but he only sleeps well when he's in bed with us. So, that's got to change because I get grouchy when I don't get sleep! haha Last night he finally slept through the night again, in his own crib. It was awesome. Here's to hoping tonight we luck out again.
-Napping is only going okay. And it's a total hit and miss. Some days he naps really well and right on schedule, other days he's a little fuss bucket and won't sleep unless we are in the car...but he always sleeps in the car :)
-His exersaucer is definitely his favorite. One day after being cooped up in his car seat while he went shopping with me, all day long, we got home and all he wanted was that. I put him in and he was going 100 miles an hour! He bounced between all the toys and was spinning around like a pro. He usually does all of that...just at a much slower pace! haha He usually just chills in the seat until he's ready to attack, then he'll stand up and  "eat" it and knaw at it for a while, and then sit back down.
-We've gone back to mostly showers just out of convenience, but he does still love a good bath as long as he has the cup we pour water on him with, or the wash cloth.
-He sits up really well by himself now. He can usually go a few minutes before he starts to lean to a side
-He is still smiles almost all the time, and even when he's grumpy and fussy you can still get a smile out of him. He loves to giggle too. Superman is his jam. And he has started initiating interactions with other kids too. He is just the cutest. Seriously.
-Ohhhh and he met Santa and played baby Jesus at our ward party :) He just chilled in his manger like it was no big deal being naked in a room full of people with mom and dad behind him all dressed up. He just smiled at the wise-men, shepherds, and children when they came near him. Nailed it.