6 months old

It's hard to believe, but I'm 6 months old now! I went to the doctor yesterday, and I weigh 19 pounds and I'm 28 1/2 inches long. I'm growing like a weed. I've almost grown out of my 6-9 month clothes, too. So, I guess Mommy will have to go and get me some more clothes if I don't get any for Christmas. All of my 12 month clothes are short sleeve.

I'm growing in other ways, too. I'm sitting up very well now. I also am reaching for people when I want them to pick me up. I don't like to be left alone for any period of time, though. And if my mommy is in the room, she is the person I want the most.

I love to play "Shoe a little horsey", and I love to mimic facial expressions. I also like to jabber.

I've been eating baby food now for a couple months. I'm not a very picky eater, but I don't care much for green beans or bananas. Mommy has even started giving me a few Cheerios now and then. I play with them more than I actually eat them, though. I still lack the hand-eye coordination to pick them up between my fingers and get them to my mouth.

I love my puppy and aunt Ann's puppy (though he knocks me down). I love for Allex to sit down next to me and let me play with his fur. He's really furry right now, too, so he's got a lot to play with.

My first Christmas is coming up soon, but Mommy says it's going to be really hectic. We only have a day and a half to get all of our visiting in. That stinks - about as much as my diapers! :)