Quick, before I get Sidetrack'd

My tiny man isn’t so tiny anymore.  This week marks the end of his sixth month in this world, and he is doing his best to make his mark on it.

Today we went for his six month checkup and the doc said he looks great.  He’s in 50th percentile for height, weight, and head circumference.  He’s meeting or exceeding all of his physical and social milestones.  And we seem to have his reflux under control.

At weigh-in he tipped the scales at 17 pounds 11 ounces; up 3 pounds 9 ounces since his four month visit!  He also measured a healthy 26 inches long.  They were impressed with how well he’s sitting; he’s gotten very good at it in the last week or so.

He’s been officially cleared to eat solids.  We’ve been giving him fruits for the last few weeks, but now he can do foods twice a day and we’ll probably start adding Gerber puffs or something of that nature in the next couple of weeks.  He is also allowed to drink some water now, so we’ll see how he likes the sippy cup.

I love this stage – the constant learning and discovery and the emergence of his personality; he’s such a sweet and friendly baby.  Just wish my little people didn’t have to grow up so fast.