Kellen 6 Months

Can you believe we have a 6 month old? We can't! Our little guy is getting so big. And, wow, boys are so different than girls. Kellen cannot stay still. Just sitting with him in a chair is a workout for my arms and hands. He is the sweetest, chunky little thing. For the most part, he is very laid back. He loves his sister so much. His eyes follow her wherever she goes and he laughs at almost everything she does - even when she gets in trouble. It definitely doesn't help us trying to discipline Miss Priss. He has also discovered his Otis and tries to pull on his harness or pet him whenever he can.

Milestones:
- He's sitting up by himself
- He's eating 2 solid meals a day. He's tried pureed squash and apples. I pureed a leftover sweet potato tonight so that's next on the list. He loves solids. We have a hard time getting him to drink his bottles now.
- He's a scooter. And, a fast one. He's all over the place. Pretty soon, he will be crawling. His sister started crawling at 7 months.
- He sat in his high chair for the first time today.
- He swung in a swing for the first time. He giggled the whole time (video a few posts back)

Other stuff:
- He's still a great sleeper. He usually goes to bed around 9-9:30 and sleeps til it's time to get up for our work and school day.
- He's been a sick little guy since he started school. He's had a right ear infection that came back after his first round of antibiotics and several colds. He's now fighting a mean cough. I feel so bad for my little boo boo.
- His teachers adore him. They always say the sweetest things about him and talk about how happy he is.
- He loves music. Runs in the family.
- He has the strongest grip. When he gets ahold of his sister's hair, it's over.
- He loves to lie on his side. It's so cute. Last night he was doing it and I thought "who do you think you are little man" because he had his feet crossed, too.
- When he's tired, he loves to face you, whether being held or lying down, and touch all over your face. Sometimes, he'll get that grip going and hold onto our nose. It hurts!
- When he's hungry and you're holding him, he tries to eat your face. It's so funny. He does it to his teachers, too.
- He gives the best open mouthed kisses. Last night when I got home, he was in his daddy's lap but whined for me until I picked him up. When I did, he gave me the biggest open mouthed kiss. Melts my heart! Such a Momma's boy.
- He is so loud. I guess you have to be when you have an older sister who always tries to steal the show.

6 Month Check-up:

Head Circumference: 45.5 cm (44) - 90th percentile
Height: 27 in. (25) - 65th percentile
Weight: 18 lbs 4 oz (15.9) - 55th percentile

Ella's measurements at 6 mo:

Head Circumference: 44.1 cm (42.4) - 90th percentile
Height: 26 1/2 in. (24 1/2) - 70th percentile
Weight: 16 lbs 10.5 oz (14.6) - 60th percentile

We're so blessed to have such a healthy baby boy and love him to pieces!