6 Months

I cannot believe Leo is 6 months old already! It is so crazy! 

I love this age. This is my very favorite age. HE can smile, laugh, interact with others, he NEEDS me, he loves to snuggle with me, he is so fat, he is finally letting me get some good sleep, and the list can go on and on. This was my favorite age with Lilly as well. They are just so fun and sweet. 

Leo's Stats:

Height: 28 in (75%)

Weight 19 lbs 5 oz (80%)

Head Circ: 44.5 cm (81%) 

In addition to his hands, Leo has found his feet and can often be found sucking on them. He is not sitting yet but can roll both ways. His head is looking less and less flat which we are very happy about. We did not want him to get a helmet! He can pass toys back and forth between his hands. He is extremely loud just like his sister. Whether he is happy or sad, he is yelling and babbling and growling, which can be quite the challenge at church. He loves to blow bubbles with his mouth and suck on anything he can get his hands on.

He is still such a happy baby. He smiles and laughs constantly! He is such a fun baby.  

 

Leo is SO in love with his sister. Lilly just walks into the rooms and Leo lights up. I can make him laugh but he laughs hysterically for Lilly. Its so sweet to see the love that they already have for each other. I am so happy they have each other.

 

We all love this little boy so very much and are so happy that he is in our family!

5 Months

Leo is growing like a weed and I want it to stop! I want him to stay tiny forever. He is such a sweet happy baby. He really only cries when he's hungry or tired. He will just jump in his jumperoo or lay on the floor or swing in his swing and talk and of course suck on his fingers. He makes it very easy to love him. He is also such a smiley boy. All you have to do is walk by him and he smiles at you. I love it!

The weather has been amazing so we have tried to get out as much as we can before the heat and humidity hit. Most mornings I push Leo around the neighborhood in his stroller while Lilly follows on her scooter. Leo loves taking it all the new sights and sounds.

We started Leo on solids at about 5 1/2 months. He was drinking way too many ounces of formula and the pediatrician recommended we start him on solids a little early. He has loved it! When Lilly was a baby she wouldn't touch baby food. We just waited and went straight to finger foods. But Leo downs it. I have been pureeing my own fruits and vegetables and then freezing them in ice cube trays. So far he has loved: avocados, butternut squash, peas, sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, bananas, pears, and apples. So really he loves it all!

Leo finally loves toys! We were getting worried there for a while, but he came around. He has his favorites which include; a light up tiger (Lilly bought it for him before he was born) and a few farm animals that make sounds. Even if he is crying, you show him one of those toys and he will immediately smile. We sure do love this little boy!