Month 6

It is hard to believe that 6 months ago we welcomed Callen into the world!  Time continues to fly by us... This month was filled with more sleep and giggles than the previous months.  (Sorry for the excessive detail.)

August 3, 2011

Weight: 18 lbs 3 ozs  

Length: 28 inches

Hair Color: Light brown with a tint of red in the sun

Eye Color:  Blue

Dominant Hand:  Undetermined (prefers right)

Diaper size: Size 3

Clothes size: 6 month, 6-9 month, 9 and 12 month

Favorite Activities:

~stroller rides

~laying by the window and looking outside

~watching the birds at the feeder, splashing in the bath (it’s a two person task, and be prepared to get wet)

~rolling from back to tummy (kickstand keeps him from continuing the rolling motion)

First unassisted sit-up

New Games:

~Banging toys into the ground 

~Rolling onto tummy, then grunting in frustration

~Dropping toys on the ground when not done playing with them

Milestones:

Call us crazy parents, but we are almost positive that Callen has learned the sign for milk!  We first saw him imitate a sign that looked similar to “milk” back in June, but we didn’t think much of it since we hadn’t been signing more than a couple of weeks.  He has repeatedly used the “milk” sign to tell us when he is hungry (not at every meal, but usually once a day).  Only twice has he signed and not eaten a full meal.  A hand full of times during July he refused to eat during the “scheduled” time, and about an hour later he signed for milk, ready to eat without a fuss.  Or signed to eat before the next feeding.

Favorite Toy:  Hands and toes

Daily Routine:

Same as last month: Eat, Wake, Sleep with about 3 naps during the day and 5 feedings

Arms are un-swaddled during sleep times (except when in a “strange” napping place or unusually fussy).

Likes to hear the piano being played as he falls asleep.

As he fights sleep, he scoots himself up to the top of the crib and covers his face with his blanket bear.

When awake he rotates himself 90 degrees so that his feet are pushing against the slats of the crib.  I hear him cooing and kicking the slats.

 

 Month Recap

~Fourth of July celebration in Cayucos

~Carriage ride at AG Centennial Celebration

~8 day stretch without pooping

~Nana and Gramps visit for a week

~Scuba diving lessons

~Homemade ice cream at Dan’s

~First camping trip (Family Camp 2011)

~Touching noses with Macy

~Eating solid foods: rice cereal, carrots and peaches

 Second heart stopping moment of the month:

Looking in his crib during his nap and not seeing him!  It was the first time he had scooted to the top of the crib, and his bear mobile was blocking my view of him.  For a split second I panicked.

Funny moments: 

~Watching Callen splash violently during bathtime and trying to reach for his toys

~Seeing ~5 boys (10 and under) pile into Callen's half-tent to "baby sit" during dinner time at Family Camp

~Giggles on the swings (takes a deep breath while swinging away, then sequels, kicks, and closes his eyes when coming towards me)

~Laughing while watching Drew catch the Frisbee on the beach (lasted for about 3/4 mile)

~Watching his face as he tries new foods

Goals for next month:

~Continuing with the ASL signs (more…)

~Continue with solid foods at lunch and dinner

~Establish structured playtimes (alone, with mom, within boundaries, etc.)

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