IHappy half birthday, Rory!
I know that I'm constantly complaining that time with you passes too quickly, but seriously, when did you get so big? I can't believe it's been six months since we brought you home from the hospital. Six months since I first looked into your beautiful eyes, and six months since I first fell head over heels in love with you.
A lot has happened in the past month. You are now sitting up on your own unassisted. (Auntie Shannon may or may not have helped you with this.) It's your newest trick, and you want to practice it all the time...even when you're eating and bathing. Perhaps the biggest/most exciting thing to happen this month is that you began to eat solid foods. You must be a McGeary, because it was love at first taste. You barely swallow before you're opening your mouth for more. Bananas and applesauce are your favorite so far. You're not a big fan of vegetables yet, so I have to mix them into your fruit. Watching you try new foods is so fun! Daddy can't wait to give you sashimi, but that will have to wait.
You are able to stay awake longer, which means your naps are improving. (Yay!) You're not consistent yet, but you are beginning to consolidate your day sleep, and this makes for a much happier/refreshed mama! You are interested in everything and you love reaching for things. I'm not used to having to guard my drinks/pens/phone, but I'm quickly learning that nothing within arm's reach is safe. One of your favorite things to do is feel our Sonicare toothbrushes vibrate when we brush our teeth in the morning. You also enjoy being lifted high into the air and having "dance parties" with mommy in the afternoon.
I may be bias, but I don't think there's a more beautiful sound on this Earth than the sound of your laughter. Fortunately, I get to hear it often. You recently became ticklish, and we have so much fun playing "tickle monster". You also love visiting the boys next door. You and Sam press the buttons on their LeapPad table until Miss Amanda and I can't take it anymore and we turn the sound off. I'm proud to say that books are still your favorite toy. You've added "Where is the Green Sheep" to your list of favorites, as well as "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" Daddy and I are grateful for the variation. Now that the weather is nice, we go outside a few times a day. Daddy took you to the park and pushed you in the baby swing for the first time. You loved it.
Auntie Audrey from Dallas came to see you this month. She is one of mommy's oldest and closest friends. She and Auntie Shannon stayed over one night and they both loved holding you and listening to you "talk".
We went to the Doctor yesterday and found out that you are in the 50th percentile for both weight and head circumference and in the 40th percentile for height. (It's okay, you're Asian.) You also received two vaccines, which mommy hates. But you did so well. You only cried for a few seconds before you were back to smiling and examining Dr. Hall's interesting tools. (Otherwise known as a tape measure and tongue depressor)
I can't believe I have a six month old. Your daddy and I feel so lucky to have you in our lives. You make every day a good day.
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