6 Months (+ A Few Days)!

We have now had our little Elijah-boy for 1/2 a year! He is such a good baby and brings such joy to us. The last month has not brought any new physical accomplishments, but he is getting more vocal (although physically, he is sitting for longer AND scooting backwards on his belly). He tries to get our attention by babbling and "converses" with us now. It's very fun!

This past month began our adventure into the world of solid food! He started with rice cereal a week after he turned five months old. He has since tried oatmeal and whole wheat cereal, carrots, green beans, squash, sweet potatos, peas, and bananas. He's only been eating about 2 tablespoons of everything combined at dinnertime right now. Next week he'll start with eating cereal and a fruit for "breakfast" at daycare. He's still only taking about 4-5oz of breastmilk in a bottle throughout the day while I am at work. It is so wonderful to have a normal schedule with him (unlike with Hannah) and be able to nurse him at lunchtime everyday too.

Elijah had his 6 month check up today (with shots included :/ ). He was 18lb 11oz and 26in long! No wonder he is wearing all 9 month clothes now!!! He actually gained 10oz since his visit last Friday when he was sick. He's goimg to be a big boy!