Andrew-6 Months Old

6 Month Stats:

17 lb 13 oz (75th percentile)

27 7/8 inches (90th percentile)

Head circumference: 45 cm (90th percentile....WHOA!)

Our little boy is growing so big and strong! His doctor's appointment went really well today. He had to get 3 shots and the Rotovirus vaccine by mouth...poor baby! While I was there, I also asked about getting Will's flu shot. So, the nurse brought all of the vaccines in at once and asked which one should go first. I told her that Andrew should go first because the older one would be the harder one to console. So, Andrew got his shots and cried like a baby. :) Then it was Will's turn. Another nurse came in to hold Andrew while I got Will on the table and ready. I was talking it up to him telling him that it was going to be a little stick that would hurt a little bit, but he would get a bandaid, yada, yada, yada. Will was a little confused about what was going on and before we knew it the nurse had stuck him and already had the bandaid out. I held my breath and...not the first whimper out of Will! WHAT? I was shocked. He was more fascinated by the orange bandaid. He later told me that he was "tough." Just goes to show you that kids always try to make liar out of you. Andrew calmed down by the time we left and soothed himself with his best defense...sleep. He was asleep before we were out of the parking lot.

And to say a few words about my half-birthday boy, Andrew is doing great. He is at a really fun age right now. He laughs and "talks" especially to Will, his hero! He is eating cereal and a couple of jarred baby foods now. His favorite so far is carrots...my kid?! He is still the sweetest thing and loves to be held. He has started to show some serious opposition to having toys taken away. He is trying to stand his ground as little brother already! :) Also, as you can see in the pictures, the jumperoo is his new favorite toy! I love this little baby more and more everyday!

Oh yeah...Andrew also got his first tooth on Saturday! YEAH!! All the drooling actually has had a purpose!