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December 28, 2011

6 Months Old!


Hello world, I'm growing by leaps and bounds!  

This was another month full of new adventures in the world of Isaac.  He likes to be comfortable and laid back and with the winter temperatures, even in Atlanta, Isaac doesn't care too much for layers.  He tries to wiggle his way out of jackets, pulls at his hat and kicks off blankets.  He doesn't shy from expressing his displeasure for the car seat.  While he does tolerate the carrier once he's all buckled in he really doesn't appreciate being confined.  I guess you could say it inhibits his ability to put his feet in his mouth! 

When cruising around in his stroller Isaac became more interested in his surroundings and started pulling himself up so he could get a better view other than looking at the sky or ceilings.  As a result, we've now starting raising the back so he can sit up more.  This was just the beginning of his increased mobility.  He may not be able to crawl yet but that does hinder his ability to maneuver around and get him where he wants to go.  He wiggles, rolls and even started reaching to pull objects off shelves.  He also mastered taking his pacifier out and putting in back it as well as spitting it out to watch it launch on the floor for the wonderful game of having me pick it back up, and then he smiles.  Isaac is still chewing on his hands and fingers deciding which ones taste better.  If I were to place bets I would suspect the thumb is going to be the winner as it's started to be the preferred soother as of late.  

He enjoys being in the high chair and has done a great job with all the new foods.  He did very well with all of the new fruits introduced in the past month.  He was even my little helper in the kitchen during the holidays by supervising the baking festivities.  Isaac was very alert and focused when I was icing sugar cookies this year! Perhaps he'll be interested to be involved next year.  :)


Isaac's expressions truly portray what he's unable to express in words.  From, figuring out new toys, studying figures or textures on his blankets, the unfamiliar texture of new foods, smiles and even frowns when something isn't going his way, he expressing everything.  The main new item this month was his aversion to loud noises.  For months he hasn't had any problems with the noise of the vacuum cleaner but this month was very, very different.  From the instant the vacuum was turned on the poor guy screamed bloody murder and had a look of shear terror on his face. Lesson learned, vacuuming is now only done when Isaac is with Frazer in the other room.  

Isaac continues to grow and at six months he's quickly out growing nine month outfits and two 12 month onesies we bought to have on hand actually fit in length and arms.  He went up another size in diapers as well.  I continue to be amazed by his curiosity and love watching him explore and discover.  He's such a loving little boy and I love that he loves to be cuddled and rocked.  I'm sure it won't last forever so I'm taking advantage of it while it lasts!


I thought I would also share some cute photos to demonstrate the amount of effort it takes to get a great snapshot of Isaac with one of his milestone stickers.  From the time the sticker is placed on his shirt he can't keep his hands off the sticker.  He pulls at his shirt to look at it and then of course he tries to taste it.  He can be a real stinker at times.  :)

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