Its amazing how quickly things can change in just 6 short months!!! Here's some updated on all the exciting things going on in the the Shacklett house:
1. My Bubby is teething, MAJORLY! Now, this isn't exactly an "exciting" milestone, but nonetheless, it is a milestone! That first tooth has not made its appearance YET, but I have a feeling it will be here anyday! I FINALLY found some teethers that Connor will use!!! As I've shared before, Connor is not a "paci" baby. I have tried relentlessly to get him to take a paci, but everytime I put one in his mouth, he scrunches up his nose like its gross and spits it out! uggg! (Naptime and bedtime would be soooooooo much easier with a paci!) Anyway, pacis are great for teething, but Connor won't take one. He really loves his hand teether and Sophie the giraffe! The last picture is a fresh food teether, and it is great! I put a little chunk of a banana in it and he sucks away! They are a pain to clean, but he's happy for at least 20 minutes!! LOL Highly recommend these teethers:
2. My little Bubby is also progressing leaps and bounds with his mobility!!! Some very exciting developments have occured! The most exciting news is that Connor began sitting up ON HIS OWN shortly after turning 5 months!!!! He LOVES to sit on the floor and play with all of his toys (of course Mommy puts the Boppy behind him just for her peace of mind ). He is so funny when he plays now too! He looks for toys he has dropped and he picks up the tiniest objects and observes them very closely. LOL For instance, he has a giraffe that he picks up by its tiny ear or by one little strand of its tail! He LOVES to stand in your lap and dance for you! Its really bouncing up and down, but we call it dancing. I REALLY want to get him a jumperoo (not the door way kind, but the stationary ones... the doorway ones have been recalled many times and have warnings against infant concussions for hitting their heads on the doorways!?!?!?!?) Anyway, they are pretty expensive, so maybe after we get our tax return! LOL They are pretty neat! Connor is also quite the monkey! He now picks up toys with his feet and then brings them to his hands! It is hilarious!!!! I have it on video on my phone. Once I figure out how to get the video off my phone and onto the computer I will share. Check out my 6 MONTH OLD SITTING UP!?!?!?!
3. It is offically time to start solid food!!! Yay Connor! We have been giving him a little here and there to get him used to eating from a spoon and to spark his interest in fruits and veggies. However, now he is six months old and he MUST start eating solids regularly for proper development. So, this is our new adventure we are setting out on! Look for future updates! Right now, Connor enjoys rice cereal, pears, apples, bananas, peaches, sweet potatoes, and carrots! Yummy. I'm looking forward to introducing him to many new and HEALTHY foods! Since I don't have a clue what I'm doing (LOL), I do lots of research on the internet, buy books, and talk to other moms for advice. This is my new favorite book: Super Baby Food. Lots of great ideas! After researching and talking to my pediatrician, I have decided to feed Connor organic foods as much as possible. I have received lots of judgement from others for this decision, but it is a decision I stand by no matter what anyone else says. He is my world, and I plan to make as many healthy decisions as possible. Just to clear up a few things... I chose this route because we really don't know the effects the chemicals and preservatives in processed foods have on our bodies, and processed foods just aren't healthy!!! No, I do not plan to shelter him from resturants and the like. My decision is to feed him organic food AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, not to ONLY feed him organic food. I plan to make this change for my family too (as much as possible). Hopefully in the future we will have the time for our own garden! We'll see ;)
4. We have quite the talker on our hands! Connor says, "Da-Da" all the time now! Of course he didn't say, "Ma Ma" first! :( LOL I'm sure he doesn't realize he's saying "Daddy," but he will soon enough. He has also started to mimic things we do, which has been pretty exciting. He mimics me and says, "Hi!" Its a very high-pitched squeal of a "Hi," but its still hi! He also mimics me and sticks his tongue out! I say, "Show Mama your tongue." Then I stick mine out and he mimics me! hehe!
I'm pretty sure I'm leaving several new developments out of my list, but I can't seem to remember the rest at the moment. Probably because I hear Connor starting to wake up from his nap! So, I'll leave you with his 6 month professional pictures! Best. Photographer. Ever.
More updates to come later... Bubby beckons! Happy 6 months Bubby! It has been the most rewarding 6 months of our lives!!! Mommy and Daddy love you to the moon and back! XOXO
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