{Gavin 6 Months}

Development
-You roll over both ways (front to back and back to front).
-You look for a toy dropped out of sight.
-You have no head lag when pulled to a sitting position.
-You "tripod" (sit with one hand on the ground for support)
-You grasp and mouth objects, but now can transfer small objects from one hand to another.
-You get mad and frustrated if you drop a toy.
-You recognize your dad and I, and you are starting to show some signs of stranger anxiety...although I think you are just a little shy at first:)
-You smile, laugh, and squeal.
-You can be content on your playmat for a while playing with one or two toys.
-You can bear weight on your legs when held in a standing position.

Feeding
-You continue to breastfeed every 3 hours and your Dad gives you a bottle of breast milk every night before bed.
-When I am at work all day you get bottles of breast milk from your dad or grandma, and you don't have a problem taking the bottles!
-Every once in a while you get an ounce or 2 of formula when I am not making enough milk (due to going back to work)...you don't really mind it (although you make a funny face at first). It is me who is having the issue with this...It was a very important goal of mine to exclusively breastfeed you the entire first year. I am thankful we have made it this far:)
-You get homemade rice cereal at night during dinner time. You like to grab at the spoon and you are starting to open your mouth for the spoon.
-You are "gnawing" on everything.

Sleep
-You go to bed every night at 7pm. Our night time routine is to give you a bath at 6:30 and then get you in your jammies and play/read books/sing in your room. Then your dad gives you a bottle with the lights out and you fall asleep. Your dad is the only one who can do this routine. When others try you resist a little...I think its cute:) (for now, HA!)
-You either A. Sleep the entire night and then get up for the day at 4am or B. Wake up and cry a few times. We have stopped going in to get you so that you learn to fall back asleep on your own. This is ONE of the hardest things I have ever done. It is because we love you, I promise.
-Your nap schedule is pretty predictable. You go down for a nap about 2-3 hours since you last woke up. We need to work on putting you down awake...as you are getting too used to us rocking you to sleep.
-Your naps last anywhere between 20 minutes and 2 hours...just depends:) Some days you will nap up to 5 times!

Potty
-You strain and grunt when you go to the bathroom...and yes, I think this is adorable!

Behavioral
-You LOVE peek-a-boo, and squeal and laugh when we play it!
-You think the word "boo" and laugh and smile when we say it.
-When you get bored with a toy you drop it and act like the world is over...and SCREAM!
-You like to reach for my face, hair, and jewelry now. You also like to give big wet kisses on my face. My FAVORITE!
-We can't keep shoes or socks on you to save our lives! Your legs move a mile a minute and NEVER stop...its almost impossible to get you dressed in the morning!