6 Month Checkup

We just returned from Parker's six month checkup with Dr. Coker. Can you believe he is six months old? Dr. Coker was thoroughly impressed with Parker's new crawling ability and the fact that he has 6 teeth. He advised me to "step up" the solid foods. Parker weighs in at 20 lbs 1 oz and is 27.5 inches long. He is in the upper 90th percentile in everything. I was concerned that Parker isn't nursing as eagerly these days and he isn't taking as many ounces from the bottle. Dr. Coker said he wasn't concerned because Parker is the size of the average 2 year old. The boy's got reserve.


What I know about you at 6 months...

• You are into everything and I'm pretty sure you are going to be Mr. Mischief.


• You still fight sleep and unless it sneaks up on you...you don't go down easy.


• You LOVE bath time.


• You will find any cord in the house. Lamp cord, laptop cord, iron cord...you don't care as long as it is a cord and you can get it.


• You love to sit in my lap and listen to a story. Your favorite is Goodnight Moon.


• You've started laughing at silly faces and noises. I'm addicted to your laugh and I'll do some pretty silly things to hear it!


• You do not like to be still. Changing your diaper and clothes is a workout. You like to "crocodile death roll" as your daddy calls it.


• You still refuse to sit up. You will sit if we put you in that position, but you won't sit up on your own. Too many things to do and cords to get to.


• You have begun to suck your thumb, much to Mommy's displeasure.


• You have serious Mommy attachment. You whine and fret if you can't see me. (secretly...I LOVE this!)


• We have to lower the crib mattress because you are attempting to pull up.


• We had to buy a big boy car seat because you've "filled out" the infant carrier. (which is supposed to last until you are a year old...so much for that)


• You know your name and turn when we call you.


• You HATE peas, but LOVE applesauce or pears.


• You love for Daddy to lay in the floor so you can crawl and climb all over him.


• You are my heart. I love you so much more every day. Sometimes, when you are sleeping...I watch you and thank God that He gave you to us. I pray that you seek after Him with all your heart. I am so blessed to be your mommy. I love you my sweet sugarbear.