Sam & Amelia

I’m a little late in writing your 7th month post. You’ve been keeping me busy at home, plus we’ve been traveling a lot.

You are learning so much each day and are changing right before our eyes. You’re rolling over a lot more, but only from your back to your tummy. We’ve had several sleepless nights because you’ll roll over onto your tummy, but haven’t figured out a comfortable way to sleep like that. You started sitting up unassisted this month too, right after 6 months. It’s so much fun to have you sitting next to us, instead of laying on the floor all the time. In the past week, you’ve started lunging for toys that are in front of you, while you’re seated. Sometimes you go all the way forward and end up on your belly. I’m afraid it won’t be long before you’re crawling. You really like to stand up, too, although you can’t do that alone. Sometimes when we try to sit you down, you will lock your legs so that you can stand and get a better look at the world around you, the television, or the cats across the room!

You’re quite the social guy! You will smile for almost everyone, whether it’s a friend that we see often or a stranger in the grocery store. People still comment on how cute you are every time we go out! Your smile is now accompanied by a scrunch of your nose. I’m not sure where you picked that up, but it sure is cute. You’re also occasionally giving out hugs to your grandmas, mom and dad. It is the sweetest thing. I wish I could capture that feeling of your little arms squeezing me tight. It’s usually accompanied by a little squeal (from you, not me!)

As far as eating goes, you love it! I’m feeding you baby food twice a day: cereal and half a jar of fruit in the mornings. In the evenings you get a whole jar of veggies! So far your favorites are sweet potatoes and bananas. You are nursing 4 times a day and have fallen into a pretty regular routine of when you wake, eat, and nap. You grabbed the spoon from me several times in an attempt to feed yourself. I don’t know why, but you always stick the wrong end of the spoon in your mouth, no matter which way I hand it you! I guess that’s just what makes sense to you! You always help me clean up afterwards by chewing and sucking on a washcloth. I love it when you stick your arms out as far as you can reach, as if to say “Look Mom! No hands!”

Your favorite games/songs are peek-a-boo, This Little Piggy, the walking song and tick tock. You love music and will start to dance, bounce around, and wave your arms wildly when you hear songs on the radio or from your toys. You love swinging at the park, either in the baby swings or on my lap in the big kid swings. You’re so happy outdoors and I can’t wait for cooler weather so we can spent more time outside each day.

Love, love, love you!
Mom