Collier 6 Months

No, no, no. I would love to pretend that my sweet little newborn is NOT a half year old. Holy cow, is the second time around much faster. I know, with all that we have going on in the next few months, that 1 is going to come way too soon!

At 6 months, Collier is still the happiest kid on the block. I just love how he is all smiles. He is big and chunky and I want to eat up his fat little thighs.

We are about to embark on the food journey. He has sampled a few things the last couple of weeks, but now it's time for him to really give it a try. We'll do baby led weaning, like we did with Rilo, and will probably start with avocado or some other soft veggie.

Collier's sleeping, well, let's not talk about it. He has become a terrible sleeper. Even at nap time, he has gotten much much worse. He just has to be near me to sleep well and likes to nurse A LOT through the night. I just moved his bed away from ours so that I can try to help him sleep on his own. The no binky/lovey situation I think complicates things even more!

As far as milestones, he is getting around all over the place. Leave him in one spot while you're getting ready, and find him on the other side of the room, halfway under the bed. He mostly just rolls and pushes himself on his back to get around. Thanks to my family, Collier now goes up onto his hands and knees. I can only hope that's as far as he gets for a few months. I am in NO rush this time around. Just sit and smile and all will be well!

Collier has made me become a different mama and while it's been tough, I've enjoyed growing as a mother. He is much less independent than Rilo was (and still is). He will cry the moment I walk away and looks for me when I'm gone. They say that boys just love their mamas and I'm finding that to be true. Oh how I love how excited he gets when our eyes meet. There is nothing sweeter.

As he naps next to me right now, I can't help but feel truly grateful. I have always wanted to be a mom, and here I am, with two littles to love. It's not always easy, but it is always worth it. Love you Collier Bud.

Six Months

Dear Rilo Jane,

You are now half a year old!  You have grown leaps and bounds from when we first met, six months ago.  You get bigger everyday and learn new and exciting things right before my eyes.  I am so happy and honored to be your mother.  I consider it an absolute privilege.  You are turning into such a sweet, curious and happy little girl.  I can't wait to see what the next six months bring!  I love you more than words could ever express!

Love,
Mom

P.S.  You have turned me into an emotional mess...I have tears rolling down my cheeks right now because I love you so much!



She is such an easy-going baby.  She is content and happy almost all of the time.  At six months she:

• now rolls back to tummy consistently.  Which means she rolls all over the place!
• is finally sleeping longer periods at night!  WOOHOO!  She rolls herself onto her tummy now, which is helping her sleep longer.
• likes to drink out of cups or her sippy cup
• loves to hang out upside down
• started saying "rah rah rah rah".  One step closer to "mama". :)
• gained a few more rolls...I'm sure of it.
• just started eating solids...pictures to come!

Rilo Jane is Half a Year Old

Happy Six Months to my sweet baby girl!  I cannot believe it has been half a year already!  I'll post her six month photos next week along with all her stats and accomplishments.  Here are two quick pictures (we're busy getting ready for the party, so photos will have to wait until next week)!

Can you believe she's gone from this...

 ...to this cute chunk?

I love her so!