6 & 7 months

Luca has a very happy disposition. He is constantly smiling and is very laid-back. He is such a joy. Since he is our first we don't have another baby to compare him to, but we have been told that he is a very good baby. I mean, I know he is but I wasn't sure if all babies were this laid-back and happy all the time. He rarely cries, and if he does it's because he's tired. He wasn't a gassy baby either, so he didn't cry much from something not sitting right in his belly. I am thankful his father's personality has rubbed off on him (and me). I know all parents say that their baby is the best, but seriously. Luca is the best. He's the sweetest, most loving boy. I am so incredibly grateful he is ours!

6 month stats:

Length- 26.25" (31%ile)
Weight- 17 lb 6 oz (46%ile)
Head Circumference- 46 cm (98%ile)

- We celebrated Luca's first Christmas. It was a lot of fun celebrating with him. It felt a bit surreal, being a parent on Christmas. I still don't believe that that is possible. He was happy as a clam but oblivious as to why. Sarah made the trip from Nashville because she got TWO WEEKS off. We had the best time hanging out with her. Our Christmas day was me, Lee, Luca, Sarah, and Josh. Christmas night my cousins came over with their four kids and we hung out and ate dessert. And Lee put Kristi to work building the exersaucer. My mom and Heather came back from CT the day after Christmas and we had another celebration with them when they got here. We missed seeing both of our families during the holiday, but we had fun celebrating in a new way this year.

- We started giving Luca cereal. He isn't a fan. Sometimes he will willingly eat a few bites but for the most part he is not interested in it. In fact, the only way we can get him to eat it is by tricking him to open his mouth. We do this by making him laugh, smile, or drink water. 

- He loves drinking water. LOVES it. And if he sees my water bottle, or Lee's water cup he will scream and reach out for it because he needs some NOW. 

- He loves being read to/books in general. He will sit and play with them, look at them, etc. all day long.

- He likes  having the option to stand, with help of course.

- At 6 months he started sitting on his own, briefly, but on his own nonetheless.

- He hates to wear socks/have his feet covered. The socks are usually off and in his mouth minutes after they are put on his feet. If you put a blanket over his feet as he is sleeping in your arms, he will kick it off. 

- He loves to play peek a boo. This is his favorite game to play and the best way to get him to smile at 6 months. 

- He sticks out tongue and loves to play with it.

- He started recognizing his bottle and what it meant. Which also means that he started screaming when he sees it because he is ready to eat.

- He no longer needs to be sung to sleep. As much as my throat appreciates it, I miss this stage and those sweet moments we spent together. 

- By the end of his 7th month he started sitting for an extended period of time completely on his own.

- He loves being on his tummy. He can't lift himself up yet, but he moves like he's crawling. He just isn't going anywhere.

- He had croup during his 7th month. That was brutal. I am pretty sure there is nothing worse than seeing your child suffer- especially when it is breathing related.

- I have been making Luca's food. He seems interested sometimes, but for the most part he is not into it. I have made sweet potato, peas, carrots, green beans, avocado,  and banana. He doesn't love anything so far. 

- I discovered a birth mark above his left knee. It is a very faint, light brown color. I am not sure if I am really unobservant or if it became more prevalent this month.

- Luca experienced his first snow! He liked to watch it fall out the window.

And now for the best part- pictures of our fun, happy boy. (There are a lot- brace yourself.)

Christmas: 

Baking, singing, and dancing with Auntie.

Christmas Eve, after church photo shoot.

Luca's first stocking (made by his grandma Goodin!) on Christmas morning.

First time in his exersaucer/poopersaucer on Christmas night- thanks to Kristi :) 

6 months:

Twins!

Learning about the music industry with Auntie.

First time eating cereal- this is what he did for about 4 months, every time he ate it. 

A little piece of my Nana in Luca's nursery.

It is exhausting being a cute baby- with all the cuddles and baby giggles.

7 months:

Those eyes- gets me every time. 

There is nothing sweeter in the world than seeing your husband love on your baby.

Just hanging out- one sock on, one sock off.

Hanging out in the jungle.

First time in the stroller like a big boy- no more car seat!

Visiting with my Aunt Cheryl and Aunt Gail.

The above series kills me- he was flirting with my cousin Melanie, hard core. 

First snow storm!

First Valentine's Day and sick with croup.

Early Saturday morning trip to the doctor, thanks to the croup.

Those cheeks!

This is what happens when Dad is in charge!

We have a sitter!

And I will leave you with that. 

He has brought us such joy- he is the greatest blessing we could possibly receive.