Happy Half Birthday!

I'm 6 months old today!!

We are so thankful that Mason is a growing and healthy boy! People don't even believe that he was a preemie. His pediatrician had no concerns at his 6 month check-up and wants us to start him on solid foods. Developmentally, he's pretty much on track with his adjusted age. He's not quite sitting up on his own or rolling over, but he's very close! Daddy and I really want him to learn how to hold his bottle, so we're practicing that as well.

6 month stats:

• Weight - 15lb, 5oz (10-25th percentile)
• Height - 25 inches (10th percentile)
• Eating 6oz of formula, 6 times per day (no more breast milk as of today). I met my goal of breastfeeding him until 6 months, but we had to supplement with some formula for the past month. I'm anxious to start real food!
• We started rice cereal a few weeks ago. Some days he eats it and some days he doesn't.
• Sleeping - sleeps about 9 hours at night. We stopped the overnight feeding a few weeks ago, so if he wakes, he usually goes back to sleep on his own.

Current likes:

• Peek-a-boo! It always cracks him up - it is truly precious!
• Reading books with mom and dad. It is part of our bedtime routine and he loves looking at the pictures.
• He's a little ticklish - especially on his tummy.
• Loves diaper changes now (this was a former dislike). He smiles and talks the whole time.
• Likes baths, but hates getting his face and head washed.
• Watching football! I know, I know, babies shouldn't watch TV, but we make an exception when there is a big game on. He really does like watching the action and bright colors.

Current dislikes:

• Napping - his teachers are working to get him to nap in his crib, but he still sleeps better in his swing (or in some one's arms).
• Tummy time - He is getting better and will now tolerate it for a few minutes.
• Bumbo Seat - He'll sit in it for a few minutes, but prefers his bouncy seat (or better yet, being held).
• Just being bored... he is definitely at the stage where he needs entertainment.
• Shots :-(

Happy Half Birthday sweet boy! Mommy and Daddy love you more each and every day!