I can't believe my baby is six months old!!!

Sawyer had his six month follow up in 8/21/09. Dr. Chapman was so super impressed with him. He said that he was one of the strongest six month old boys he has ever seen. I just love Dr. Chapman, he is always so excited with each and every new milestone that Sawyer achieves. Here are his stats....

Weight 20lbs - 90%

Height 27 1/2inches - 90%

Head circumference (I forgot to write down the number, "bad, bad mommy") - 90%

Sawyer started sitting on his own on Aug 12th. Saying da da da da da on Aug 23rd. Saying ma ma ma ma on Aug 26th. He has been rolling over for a few months but is unwilling to do it for me. He rolls over for everyone else, the doctor says that quite often babies won't roll over for their moms because they don't want to loose sight of them? Who knows? He is also really trying hard to get up into the crawling position. It is so stinking cute, but the poor little guy get so frustrated and usually ends up crying. He loves to pass toys from hand to hand, and empty all his little toys from the container and then replace them.

My poor little bean has had an ear infection for the last month. We just finished up our second antibiotic. Here's to hoping that he is actually over it and starts getting back to his old self!

There is now a new little boy at Sawyer's day care who is fifteen months old. Not walking yet, but certainly cruising around. When I dropped off Sawyer yesterday I sat him down facing this cute little boy. They were both just looking at each other and simultaneously they both reached out to steal each others binkies. It was hilarious! I think that Sawyer will for sure start crawling soon based on how intently he is observing his little friend.

I swear this little boy grows right before my eyes. One minute he was a newborn, then a baby, and now he almost seems like a little boy. He is at the point where he wants to do everything for himself, doesn't want to snuggle and isn't content to just nurse anymore. He is way more interested in what is going on around him.

This is such a bittersweet time for me, I love to watch his sweet little face in sleep. He has the most beautiful little lips, every time he falls asleep I just have to kiss those lips and run my lips across his little forehead to feel the soft little baby hair. I love when I am nursing him and he smiles when I tell him I love him or pats my back with his little hand as I pat his bottom. I love the way his eyes light up and he breaks into a grin when he sees me. I love his little belly chuckles when I tickle his back. God, I am so blessed to have this little boy in my life! God gave me the best gift ever when he sent Sawyer to me! I love my boy more than words can explain!