Baby Laughs

On Thursday evening we were playing around on the floor with Max and we got him to laugh really hard. Luckily Mike was able to grab the video camera in time so we could tape this funny moment.

Baby on the Loose!

Well it's getting harder to find time to do anything lately! We officially have a mobile baby and he's all over the place. Max doesn't really crawl but he army crawls and pulls himself along the floor and let me tell you he's quick.  Always going for the things he shouldn't so he can slobber on them of course! Why do babies do that? The vertical blinds to the sliding door and any cords even if they seem to be well hidden seem to be his favorites. No matter how much you try to distract him he'll usually smile and try to go for it again. I guess he thinks it's some sort of game.

Mike lowered Max's crib mattress this past weekend because he has figured out how to pull himself up. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before he figures out how to do it again but at least I don't have to worry about him trying to climb out or hurting himself. In the photo of him standing up in his crib he is actually trying to eat the mobile! J

7 Months Old

On Saturday Max turned seven months old. He is getting so big, not necessarily chubby but long! I'm guessing he weighs around 18 pounds and is around 28 inches long. Max loves eating his solids. He eats three meals a day now. Two servings of cereal and 2-3 servings of fruit and veggies a day! This past weekend Max began sitting up on his own and his first bottom tooth is starting to come in.  J

Busy Bee

Wow, where to begin? It seems like so much has been going on lately. The weeks seem to be flying by! Max has been getting close to crawling; he gets on all fours and rocks back and forth. Just yesterday he is sitting up from a lying position. He does a great deal or squealing and babbling "ma ma", "na na" and "da da". And just for the record he said "ma ma" first! Last week he also discovered his tongue, which he likes to stick out. Soon after he began smacking his lips. I think he is beginning his teething phase, which I heard can last for a long time(oh joy), because he's been a little crabbier and whinier than the usual happy Max. It will take some time but I'm working on sending out the 6 month photos of Max.  J

Max's 6 month photos

Took Max to get photos taken to capture the little one turning six months old. Here is a slide show of some of the photos.

6 Months Old

Already? I know! Doesn't seem that long ago. Well being the punctual Mom that I am, I took Max to the doctor yesterday for his check up. He weighed 16 lbs 6 ozs  and is 27 inches long. He's moving on to size 6-9 month clothes. He will sit up for a second or two on his own, but mainly uses his hands to support himself. This past week he literally started sitting up in his bouncer. He'll also do this in his car seat, lifting his head to try to see what's going on. When he plays on the floor he does what I call the inchworm scoot. He'll push himself up with his arms, get on his knees and propels himself forward using his face. It doesn't look comfortable but he doesn't seem to mind. Max enjoys playing in his bouncer, listening to Baby Einstein and watching Yo Gabba Gabba, Jack's Big Music Show and Nanalan. We're looking forward to visiting family this weekend. See you soon!  J

Still Loving Bath Time!

Mike snapped this photo the other night when I was getting Max out of the tub.