Wes is 6 months old! Whereas last month he wasn't sleeping, was screaming all the time, squirming constantly and, in general, driving his parents bonkers; he is back to cool dude status.
He started solid foods and busily PLOWS sweet potatoes, squash, peas, parsnips and pretty much anything else we can give him - all while still nursing. We started solids at about 5+ months because he would SCREAM when we ate if we didn't give him any. Once we started giving him food at meal time he was content as could be. We also started sleep training around 5+ months and he is sleeping much better, about 2 wake ups per nights.
His gross motor skills are exploding - he can sit unsupported for at least a minute or two now and is able to keep himself supported on hands and knees if you put him there. He does the backwards scoot during tummy time but no more rolling yet. He is also babbling and trying to have conversations with everyone. He is still the same old Wes and LOVES attention. If you walk away from him, he will let you know that he wasn't done with you yet :) All in all, after a rough month 5, he is settling in to life in our new house and in Portland.
Big sister has gotten more demanding on little brother. Now that he is more interactive she involves him in all her games. Bringing him toys and making him smile at times. At other times biting him and pushing him down. I alternate between thinking she is a saint and a sociopath. Ha she will thank me for that later. Elliot's favorite word is Why? She is an intelligent and very curious girl. Nothing gets by her and we have to always be thinking 2-3 steps ahead.
Wes loves
- EATING, particularly sweet potatos
- looking at mom / dad / Elliot during family dance parties
- grabbing hair
- grabbing dog ears
- being warm
- sitting facing forward in the BOB stroller to watch the world go by
- putting everything in his mouth
-duck voices, peek-a-boo, belly buzzes and pretty much any other silly baby game.
- did we mention he likes food?
Wes doesn't like
- being cold
- not be gazed at longingly by mom or dad
- feeling alone
- poopy butts
- when he can't shovel food fast enough into his mouth
Man this kid has a smile and a laugh that melts your heart.
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