The moment we've all been waiting for...the time when Gavin would start to semi-enjoy tummy time. Over past several weeks, he's become a pro at rolling from back to tummy. And within the last week or so, he doesn't despise being on his tummy so much. In fact, I captured this picture of him smiling while on tummy...
The one scary thing about his ability to roll is that he is now doing it at night in his crib. And during nap time. Usually when I go to feed him the morning, he is now belly-side down. And this picture was taken after a nap the other day...
While it is a bit freightening, I suppose if he is able to do it on his own, it is not so dangerous. I still worry though.
So, what else is Gavin doing at a half a year old? He loves laughing, smiling, playing and just life in general. He still is a very calm, happy-go-lucky little guy. He's almost sitting on his own -- he can make it 5-10 seconds or so on his own before tipping over. It is amazing to see how much stronger he grows every day. It won't be long until he's sitting completely unsupported for longer periods of time.
He also is learning to clap. Whenever Brad or I clap or sing a song with clapping (Like "Pat a Cake"), Gavin holds his hands together and makes a wave like motion with his clasped hands...all the while smiling and laughing. And he only does this in response to us clapping, so we're assuming this is his first attempt at copying our clapping. Isn't he just so smart?
Gavin is also enjoying more and more standing and "jumping". And tickling is just the greatest! There is nothing better than the sweet sound of your little one giggling up a storm -- it makes me smile just thinking about it!
He babbles endlessly "mamamamamama", "babababababa"....no "dadadadadada" yet.
We took Gavin yesterday for his 6 month well-child, on exactly his 6 month birthday. He is now 14 lbs 3 oz and 26 inches long. So, he remains in about the 50th percentile for length and has dropped slightly from the 10th percentile for weight. Our little string bean! But he is just so healthy and reaching all of his milestones as expected. And he even flashed a few smiles and babbles for Dr. Quiroz yesterday.
Solid food have been interesting. If he's not in the mood to eat, he lets us know. So far, we've introduced rice cereal, sweet potatoes, applesauce (which resulted in the most tart, sour looking face you've ever seen -- so they are on hold for now) and most recently bananas.
What an incredibly fun and rewarding age! We're very blessed!
So, what else is Gavin doing at a half a year old? He loves laughing, smiling, playing and just life in general. He still is a very calm, happy-go-lucky little guy. He's almost sitting on his own -- he can make it 5-10 seconds or so on his own before tipping over. It is amazing to see how much stronger he grows every day. It won't be long until he's sitting completely unsupported for longer periods of time.
He also is learning to clap. Whenever Brad or I clap or sing a song with clapping (Like "Pat a Cake"), Gavin holds his hands together and makes a wave like motion with his clasped hands...all the while smiling and laughing. And he only does this in response to us clapping, so we're assuming this is his first attempt at copying our clapping. Isn't he just so smart?
Gavin is also enjoying more and more standing and "jumping". And tickling is just the greatest! There is nothing better than the sweet sound of your little one giggling up a storm -- it makes me smile just thinking about it!
He babbles endlessly "mamamamamama", "babababababa"....no "dadadadadada" yet.
We took Gavin yesterday for his 6 month well-child, on exactly his 6 month birthday. He is now 14 lbs 3 oz and 26 inches long. So, he remains in about the 50th percentile for length and has dropped slightly from the 10th percentile for weight. Our little string bean! But he is just so healthy and reaching all of his milestones as expected. And he even flashed a few smiles and babbles for Dr. Quiroz yesterday.
Solid food have been interesting. If he's not in the mood to eat, he lets us know. So far, we've introduced rice cereal, sweet potatoes, applesauce (which resulted in the most tart, sour looking face you've ever seen -- so they are on hold for now) and most recently bananas.
What an incredibly fun and rewarding age! We're very blessed!
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