Sleeping Like a Baby

Why does he sleep better in our bed then he does in his own?!

6 Months

Hunter had his 6 month check up this week. He is a growing boy, that is for sure. Here are the stats:

Height 26.75 inches (60%)
Weight 18 lbs 5 oz (55%)

Hunter can sit up by himself for short periods of time. He has rolled over from his back to his stomach once, but he really does not seem interested in rolling over. His favorite activity (besides eating) is watching Addison. He is eating baby food now and seems to like it okay.

He is a very happy baby!

First Rice Cereal

Here is Hunter eating his first rice cereal.

Pictures - August 24, 2009

Here I am sitting with Nana. I love Nana!!!

Today I . . . Aug. 19th, 2009

After a busy morning of running errands with mommy and Addison, we all had a great lunch with the Russes. We celebrated Addison's birthday and she got to open a few presents from the Russes.
Then we came home and Addison went down for a nap and I got some tummy time.

So far it has been an excellent day!

Pictures - August 18, 2009

Here I am sleeping in Great Grandma Badgett's arms.

Here I am playing in my exersaucer!

4 Months

Hunter is now 4 months old. Hunter had his 4 month birthday on August 9th. Here are the stats:

• Height - 24.5 inches (25%)
• Weight - 14 lbs 14.5 oz (50%)
• Sleeping pattern - He sleeps about 9 hours a night. Usually from 10:00pm until sometime between 6:00am and 7:00am.
• Eating habits - still breastfeeding
• New discoveries - he has discovered he can put his hands in his mouth, loves to watch Addison.
• New accomplishments - has gained full control of neck and head movement, can roll onto his side, can push his head and chest up during tummy time, can play in the exersaucer and can turn himself around in the exersaucer, can grab his toys and hold them while on his play mat.
• New sounds - makes a few noises and seems to be trying to laugh.

At Hunter's 4 month check up Dr. Willey said that he is developing well and looks very healthy. She said he may do things a month behind other children his age because he was born a month early, but she said it was nothing to worry about.

His skull is still a little mis-shaped, but again the doctor didn't think it was anything to worry about right now. The doctor said that as he learns to sit up more and does more activities that do not have him laying on the back of his head his skull should start to even out in shape.

We have just started putting Hunter in the exersaucer and it is one of his favorite things. He also enjoys laying on his play mat. He does not enjoy laying on his stomach, but he is getting more used to it.

Hunter loves playing "motorcycle" with his Uncle Three. Three holds Hunter in his lap facing out (away from Three) while Hunter holds onto Three's hands, Three makes motorcycle sounds and moves Hunter around like he is riding a motorcycle. Hunter smiles the whole time.

Our little boy is growing well!