6 months old!!!

Wow time flies! Next thing I know I'll be sending him off to school and I'll be wondering where the time went? I'm just trying to enjoy every second right now and get all the hugs and kisses I can! I told Chris one day he won't let me shower him with kisses and hugs so I have to get in all in now! lol

Xander had his 6 month well baby checkup this past Friday. We found out more details about his doctor and her baby girl (if you recall I mentioned a couple months ago she had her baby early). I guess the baby came at 29 weeks! The first couple days were touch and go, but she pulled through and has been in the hospital since, they actually were sending her home the day of our appointment. She is still on Oxygen and something else I didn't catch, but I guess Dr. Garcia is taking the next 20 weeks off to be home with her and take care of her, but she should be back in the office by Xander's 1 year. I was SO happy to hear they were doing well, she is an amazing doctor and this is her first child so I know this must be hard on her. Our prayers are definitely with her and her family!

Anyways back to Xander... He was 15lbs. 11oz. and 26 inches. The doctor said that his height, weight and head size were all perfectly in proportion and you rarely see that, she said he was just perfect! She was a wonderful doctor, really great. She told me it's time to go full force on the solids. To have him try everything, let him play with the food a bit and just enjoy eating. She got me very excited about it. Other than that she said Xander was doing wonderful in every way! Another doctor amazed at how well he sleeps at night (we really are blessed!). He had 4 shots this time, now that he is old enough for the flu shot. We skipped the oral vaccine, she said it wasn't necessary since he does not attend daycare, and I hate giving him something he doesn't need. I don't like to over do it on the vaccine's especially with all the news about it lately. So I think we made a good choice! His next appointment is at 9 months, on April 23rd! My birthday, so that should be fun! The doctor said we'll start him on meats and proteins at that point.

I also have to mention Xander is doing great with his eating! I gave him sweet potatoes for the first time today and he LOVED them. He actually helped me grab the spoon with his hand and guide it to his mouth! He ate the whole bowl! I was SO proud! He really seems to be starting to enjoy foods and when I saw him put that spoon in his mouth all by himself I knew we were on the right track!

One more note, I have about 100 pictures from last weekend on my computer, and haven't had any time to go through them, I will put up a couple every few days probably. Also I will be mailing pictures out to friends and family this week most likely, if I can find a couple free hours in a day! lol

A little taste...

We had our first family pictures and pictures of Xander done this Saturday, we have lots of copies to send to EVERYONE so watch your mailboxes they will be coming soon! The photographer was amazing, but despite all of our best efforts we only got Xander to crack one actual smile, Thankfully she got a great picture of it!
Here is a taste of some of the best shots... (I'll put up more soon)

Ma ma ma!

So I thought it was about time I started repeating easier words like "ma ma" and "da da" to Xander more often rather than "mommy". The othe day when he was laying on the changing table and I said, "Ma ma ma ma" and he laughed and laughed, really hard! Everytime I said it he laughed harder, as if I had tickeled him. It was SO cute! And now everytime I say "ma ma ma" he laughs and laughs! I guess he likes that word alot. He also giggles when I say "Xander". I insert his name into little songs like the winnie the pooh song that plays on his mobile, is now the Xander the bear song. At bed time I put him in his crib, turn on his mobile and sing him the song he smiles and giggles everytime I say his name, it's always great to see that smile before he goes to bed!

A couple fun new pictures:
This first one is his new bath towel (I saw it in the avon catalog and loved it! Chris' grandma remembered me mentioning it and got it for him for Christmas, it's that sweet?)




Next Xander playing on bouncer with Grandma Nancy


Playing with his new musical sea horse Aunt Sami got him for Christmas

Success!!

I just had to let everyone know about our little success, Xander ate his WHOLE bowl of rice cereal/peaches last night! He actually opened his mouth and leaned in for each and every bite! I could have cried! He was such a big boy! Chris and I were so proud and I cheered and cheered! I would have taken pictures but we didnt want to stop to get the camera and risk losing our groove lol He is getting bigger by the day I can't believe it. Now almost everytime I go into his room when he wakes up he's either on his tummy or playing with some blanket or toy that he found on the edges of his bed. He is also getting very grabby, the newspaper, sticky notes on my desk, the phone cord, my face! lol He's got quite a grip! And he's much more coordinated at putting things in his mouth. He is still daddy's boy and sits with him on his lap everyday when he gets home from work, I don't get jealous AT ALL... well...
He is the amazing growing baby, he gets longer every day it seems. Last night I broke out the 12-18month clothes, they fit great! Can you believe it? The only problem is that they are slightly baggy in some of the width but in the length just perfect, looks like he'll be tall like his daddy! Unfortunately this also means that even some of his new clothes he got for Christmas don't fit and that mommy needs to get that new carseat ASAP!

A few pictures for your viewing pleasure... Xander on his new baby gym at the office(Can't you already hear him yelling GO BLUE!, I wonder where that outfit came from lol) We are so proud