Reece 6 Months Old

HALF A YEAR?? WHAT?!?!

Reece has hit 6 months old! 

As much as I want to be in denial - Reece is half way to being 1 year old. And I just can't over how much personality is packed into this little package of a baby. If I were going to describe him in two words they would be smiley and loud. He will smile at anyone who gets near him or talks to him and he is always making noises - usually very loud noises - whether he is happy or upset about something. 

When I inaccurately measured him by having him stand by Ember's height chart.... it says he is still about 25 inches tall and I have no idea about the weight right now. He has a doctor's appointment in about 2 weeks so we will know then. 

Reece has started going some longer stretches again at night and only wakes up 2 times on average each night. And he is starting to transition from 3 naps each day to only needing two. He still takes 3 some days if he wakes up earlier in the morning or if one of his other naps is short.

Reece still really enjoys his play gym and Sit Me Up but his favorite place is his bouncer. He also is starting to really like sitting up with the Boppy's help and playing with toys there. He still loves baths and anyone giving him attention. He is also thankfully doing so much better in his car seat. He will talk and coo in there and play with his toy that hangs down from the handle. Reece really likes sitting in the stroller and going on walks or sitting in there at the park and watching his big sister play. There isn't much that he dislikes in general. He is a happy little camper most of the time.

Reece still loves Sophie the giraffe and his O-ball. We have pulled out some other toys too recently that he is having fun exploring and playing with. He really just likes anything new whether it is a kitchen utensil or some of Ember's toys. He grabs at absolutely anything within his reach - food, phones, toys, hair, faces, etc. And he is really liking the game Peek-A-Boo. 

Reece has learned some new tricks this month. He can sit very well with support with the Boppy and play. He has learned to make a fake coughing sound. He sure is moving and grooving now when he does tummy time - he can turn in circles on his belly and is always facing a different direction than where we left him.

Reece had a few firsts this month as well. He experienced his first Super Bowl and Valentine's Day. Reece also got to swing for the first time. He really liked it till I stepped away to get my camera to document it and then he started crying. He went to his first birthday party for a friend when Micah Mews turned one. Reece is not in size 3 diapers and also sadly got his first stuffy nose and cold this month. He also sat in the booster seat a few times this month to get him used to it before he starts eating solids.

I can't describe how much this little guy's smile melts my heart every time he flashes it when I walk into the room or come near him to pick him up. And the giggles when you tickle him or play with him are such sweet sweet sounds. I thank God for this little blessing daily!

Here are some more pictures from his 5th month of life.