Luke is 6 months!

i can't believe it. six months have just flown by! where's the tiny little 6 lb 15 ozer i brought home from the hospital? the baby boy who would nurse for 1 1/2 hrs every 2 hours? the baby boy who didn't even fill up every space in his mommy or daddy's arms? it really seems like soo long ago, i'm already forgetting so many things about "that" boy. it helps that luke has an amazing baby album, a place where journaling and photos can *almost* take us back to day one. i look at it all the time, trying to remember all the miracles and ways in which we are so blessed to have him. i still kiss him a million times everyday, wondering if that'll ever change. if i keep it up, he'll never turn me away right?!

what Luke's doing at 6 months:

- 20 lbs 4 oz, 27"

- we decided to break up his shots so instead of the usual 6, he got 4. he'll get the other 2 at his 9 month well baby.

- bf'ing is such a chore. he's easily distracted and sometimes would rather just be nosey than sit down and enjoy a good meal.

- he had his first try at solids. avocado. yum! actually, no, he was a little taken aback by it but willingly gave it a fair couple of tries.

- he can sit alone for minutes now, maybe even 7-10, laughing, giggling and swaying about

- ^ since he feels so independent now, laying down if for the birds! he HATES it! he likes to be held or sat up.

- eh, he can still do without tummytime, and though, at 5 months he spent 2 days rolling around... he hasn't done it much since!

- he has such a personality! he loves laughing and giggling with daddy and loves to play hide-n-go-seek with mommy. we have our roles, and it's obvious that luke knows what they are.

- he communicates now by "yelling" or "pushing things away" when he's not happy. Up until now he's been a very non-fussy/non-demanding boy. Those days are gone.

- i LOVE when we sit him in his bumbo and he throws everything off his tray table in frustration, shows what a stubborn little boy he already is.

- he still battles daily problems with clogged tear ducts :( he has super-sensitive skin so the skin around the eye area is always irritated :( every single photo is photoshopped (we *think* we've been seeing an improvement over the last week but don't want to hold our breath). he just got a referral (from the ophthalmologist) to see the pediatric ophthalmologist (hello! why didn't he see her to begin with?!)

- he sleeps 9-10 hours every night and takes 1-2 hr naps throughout the day. His wakeful period is still only an hour or so, my sleepy little boy.

- wearing size 9-12 months, size 3 diapers.

i'll be taking his 6 month pics today so will update with those by tonight. and here's a teaser pic of his first solids experience. more to follow :)