Micah at 6 Months

Half a year already! So blessed with our sweet little boy!

This cute giggle was out of focus because I can't get him to laugh and look through the viewfinder at the same time.

Having some crazy shadow light issues.

"Of course you need a fill flash, Mama. Don't you remember anything from your photojournalism degree?"

Going down, but happy about it.

Scratch near his eye. Poor kid. We try to keep an eye on his nails, but if he even gets the slightest edge, he'll scratch himself.

We started solids a week or so ago. He's not a fan of either the rice cereal or bananas, but I fed him pureed pumpkin today, and he seemed to really like it. Maybe he'll be a veggie-man?

He's doing much better with sleeping. Generally he's up once after we lay him down the first time, but before we go to bed (self-imposed dream feed?). Most nights lately he'll sleep until 6-7 a.m. A little crying-out is helping, but we haven't perfected everything yet.

His naps are much longer too, especially while Josiah's sleeping. His morning nap is dicey because we're normally out and about or the environment is not conducive to sleep (aka brother is really loud and fun).

The other thing that's been helping him sleep longer. We've laid him down on his tummy. *Gasp* He's pretty out of the danger zone for SIDS at this point, and he can flip over.

He's sitting up really well and enjoys more of his toys. He's like Josiah in that he loves paper and plastic things. Josiah used to play with my hair while nursing, and Micah does the same. That's a sweet Mommy-memory I'll hold onto forever. He also loves to yank my hair, and boy, is he strong. He actually pulled down the shower curtain rod the other day.

Still doesn't fall asleep in the car seat. He's not miserable there, but he doesn't just lull off to sleep like his brothers, so eventually he gets bored. We've had to get creative with car trips!

Overall he is still sweet, snuggly, smiley, easy-going kid. As long as he's not starving, he does great in the nursery and with strangers.