6 months!

Happy 6 months, sweet Baker!

And just like last month, your sister couldn't bear not to join you for your pics ;)!

She even, so sweetly, clobbered you with a hug! Just showin' the love, I guess!

You are such a big boy and we just love you to pieces!

We went to the doctor today for your 6 month well check and here are your stats!

Weight: 21.88 (98th %)

Height: 27in (65th %)

Head: 18in (98th %)

Needless to say, you are a big fella! You haven't been eating well at all lately, but doc didn't seem worried at all, judging by how much you have grown! You won't nurse very well or take a bottle and you will not eat baby food. You don't like it at all. You will eat some baby oatmeal or rice cereal, and occasionally I can sneak a vegetable in if I mix it, but other than that, it's just not your thing. Maybe you're just working on that beach bod! Ha! 

You talk, laugh and smile constantly. You think your daddy is SO funny. Your new favorite thing to say is "babababa" and it makes you giggle. You love your play mat and especially love your bouncer! When I picked you up from the church nursery the other day, they told me you bounced your little heart out almost the whole hour!

You can sit up all by yourself now, although I don't feel totally confident walking away just yet, as we still have a little wobbling going on from time to time. You love to sit and play with toys! And you love your Sophie the giraffe. You have decided you don't love being on your tummy and roll over shortly after I put you down. 

You are one handsome little boy! You wear size 4 diapers and 9 month clothes. I am buying 12 month clothes for the fall/winter, because at the rate you are growing, you'll be out of everything we have soon :)! You are such a happy baby and so easy going. And did I mention you are your sister's very own baby doll? What a trooper you are B!

You still love your swaddle and your basket, although, you are now back in your crib! You have had 2 ear infections lately, and ever since have taken to waking up once a night to eat. You go to bed at 8 and get up around 7 each morning. You are still a wonderful napper, usually going down around 9am and 2pm, and sleeping for 2 hours each. Although this momma is tired getting up with you at night, it's nice to have a little bit of quiet time with just you. I cherish our sweet moments together. At the doc today, he said your gums were looking swollen, so I am wondering if we have teeth on the horizon as well. We also have an ENT appointment for you next week, so hopefully we can get this ear thing worked out for you!

We love you so much, darling boy. I cannot believe you are 6 months old. It seems like just yesterday I held a sweet, sleepy infant to my chest, feeling as though my heart just might explode. Your sisters love you to death and your mommy and daddy are loving watching you grow so much. Your smile is infectious, your laugh is a delight, and you look just like your daddy. What a great combo!

I love you, sweet baby boy. So very much. You are such a perfect addition to your family!

Happy 6 months, my love.