Video Thursday: Movin’ and Droolin’ (Part One)

As I mentioned in the six month post, Riley most certainly does not stay in one place for very long anymore. A lot of times he rolls to move around, but he’s getting better at inching himself to different spots, too!

Happy Thursday!

Video Wednesday: Playing with Feet

Please excuse my commentary in this one.

I am sorry.

Happy Wednesday!

Video Tuesday: The Evil Cackle

This one is a bit long. I probably should have stopped filming before it hit a minute, but I’m glad I didn’t since he does the evil cackle again at about 1:20. I don’t know how he makes that sound but I hope he never stops….it’s too cute!

Happy Fat Tuesday!

Video Monday: Mouth Noises

I discovered that I have too many videos in the Monday queue, so I decided to make this week the first ever “Video Week.” A new video (or two) every day this week! Riley is just doing so much these days, and I’m doing my best to document everything. I hope you don’t mind me sharing it all with you.

I think Nopsi was the first one to do this to Riley, but it’s now a fairly regular occurrence for Kenny and I. Riley just loves the sounds that he makes during these sessions!

Both of these videos were taken on the same weekend, at the beginning of February. When my boy was still just 5 months.

I can’t believe he’s halfway to a year. Already.

Happy Monday!

Told You

Did I not say the remote control would be next on Riley’s list?

 

Whenever he catches sight of it, he always goes after it.

And, like everything else, immediately puts it into his mouth.

Guess I need to start cleaning it more often.

Blue Two

  

 

Riley’s Conquest

He spies his prey and grabs hold.

He glances up to make sure such behavior is allowed.

And then he slowly draws the prey towards him.

Ever so slowly and carefully.

Success, it is his.

“I have tasted victory, and it was good.”

Bottle Confusion

We went to a crawfish boil thrown by one of Kenny’s coworkers a couple of weekends ago, and Riley got a little confused by the bottle I was holding.

He totally thought it was his.

And he completely staked a claim on it.

 

Until I took it away from him and wouldn’t let him have it back.

Boy, did he try to get it back, though. That son of mine is STRONG.

Look What I Can (Sort of) Do!

As you saw on Monday, Riley is getting closer and closer to sitting up completely on his own. He’s sustaining his weight more and more each passing day, and I think he’ll be a pro in no time!

Here’s a picture I managed to snap one morning in his room before he fell over. Holding onto his dump truck helps!

Six Months

Riley is officially halfway to being one year old. I’m not sure I can handle it.

He saw Dr. B last Friday afternoon for his six month check-up and for yet another round of shots (4 sticks total: same as at his four-month visit, minus the oral rotavirus and plus a flu shot). His half-year stats were as follows:

• Weight: 19lbs 6oz (87%)
• Length: 27.5 inches (84%)
• Head circumference: 17 inches (36%)

Again, Riley did good with his shots, only crying for a minute before he calmed down (and then he fell asleep in the car on the way home). Dr. B said we now need to give him 3-4 tablespoons of cereal once a day and baby food three times a day (and also up the quantity). And he prescribed a daily vitamin for Riley. We were also instructed to introduce a sippy cup, to baby-proof the house, and to drop his crib down to the lowest setting, to prepare for our boy to start pulling himself up. He goes back to Dr. B next month for a booster flu shot and then doesn’t go back until he’s 9 months. And he doesn’t get any more shots until he’s one year….woo-hoo!

Here’s what I want to remember from this month:

• He is doing great with baby food. So far we have tried all of the veggies (squash, green beans, carrots, peas, and sweet potatoes) and he likes most of them. He’s not a big fan of the green beans or the peas, but I’m hoping he gets used to those eventually. We have also tried a number of the fruits (apples, peaches, pears, and bananas). He got rice cereal along with one veggie and one fruit twice a day this month, and he took a bottle 4 or 5 times a day.

• He is sleeping wonderfully. We haven’t had any more problems at night, and he’s also taking three naps per day. Some days are better than others, but I really can’t complain. He’s ultimately doing great.

• He continues to discover his voice: yelling/screaming throughout the day, starting to make "ba," "ma," and “wa” sounds, and still does the “evil cackle” at times (videos coming soon!). And I can’t get enough of his cute giggles.

• He started blowing raspberries early this month, which is extra fun during mealtimes. Oh, and Kenny had no idea what a “raspberry” was. That husband of mine…..he continues to crack me up sometimes without even intending to.

• He moves himself all over his crib during the night and doesn’t stay in the same position very long when he’s playing on the floor during the day (video also coming soon). He’s going to be crawling very soon. I can feel it.

• He got his third haircut this month, which was a huge challenge. The sound of the clippers scared him, so Kenny had to use scissors only (eek!). I think he may be destined to have crazy hair forever!

   

• He is getting really good at reaching for, grabbing, and holding onto objects. And he’s VERY close to sitting up unsupported all by himself. He still loves sucking on his hands and feet and anything else he can get into his mouth. As such, most things he gets his hands on are quickly covered in drool!

• He loves being outside. We try to go for a walk around the neighborhood as often as we can, which is easier now that the weather is warmer. And I have stopped using the complete travel system set up on walks, opting instead to strap him directly into the stroller and not his infant carrier. He seems to really like looking out at the world!

He is learning, exploring, and progressing so much every single day. Kenny and I are so proud of him. Here is his official six month pic!