6 1/2 month milestones

This month was very exciting. I couldn't wait for the whole month before creating new milestones. Carter kept us busy as he started to become mobile. Highlights:

• Crawling forward and scooting backward
• Propping himself up with one arm by himself in an almost sitting position
• Communicating very well - excited when you read his favorite book, communicates when he wants more food or is done eating, wants to be picked up or go to someone else, when he is bored, hungry, etc.
• Plays independently for longer periods. Favorite toys are his teething butterfly, keys.
• Standing while holding onto something (play table, crib, etc.). Tries to grab the mobile in his crib by pulling himself up.
• Persistent attitude - is a good problem solver
• Loves talking to people (especially ones he knows, though he will smile at just about anyone)
• Sleeping 10-12 hrs between feedings at night
• Eating 2 meals/day (allergic to most veggies - good excuse eh?)
• Tooth popped through on lower left
• Loves it when you sing to him - especially 'the wheels on the bus go round and round'
• Took Easter pictures with his cousin Elyse
• Loves playing with himself in the mirror
• Is a wild man in the bath - splashing like crazy with his hands and feet, tilts his head to the side so one eye is under water and he can gulp the water

A tooth!

Carter's lower tooth on the left poped through on Sunday. He's been drooling for a couple of months and a little fussy the past couple of weeks and now we know why! He doesn't seemed to be phased by the sharp intruder in his mouth and is enjoying chewing on everything he can get his hands on.