Random updates

William has just been even more awesome lately. He is so much happier and easier to take out and about. He has relearned how to go to sleep in the car (yeah!) and now will also regularly fall asleep in the stroller! He also has decided he likes to fall asleep in the swing at the park! So cute! I think every time he has been to the park he has fallen asleep!

While his sleeping is still generally pretty crappy, he has shown some signs of improvement. He doesnt usually let us rock him to sleep anymore so he lies in his crib while we either let him play with our hands, or have to gently hold his arms down. Otherwise they flail around, rub his eyes and knock out his soos. But this is progress! He goes down without swaddle but is usually swaddled at some point in the night.

He has been to the zoo three times! The first two didnt really count because it was too hard for me to really show him things as I went with others and it was too hectic as I was holding him and pushing the stroller. But Sam had friday off so away we went! Unfortunately he fell asleep on the way there so he stayed in his carseat in the stroller. When he finally woke we were already in the zoo so Sam mainly carried him. My plan though was for him to sit like a big boy in the stroller! Will loved the polar bears and the turtles and the otters. Mainly because the last two would swim up against the glass so he could really focus on them. He would even reach his arms out towards them! Super cute. Besides that he just liked being outside.

He survived his first wedding! We were a little worried as he hates loud noises and large crowds but he did great. Even in the church he was so well behaved! I was so proud of my big boy!! At the reception he also did great. Only one minor cry when sams cousin did a little yelling, Will cried. It was actually quite funny! He hasnt done that in a while but he used to let out this noise whenever he wasnt sure of something. He would either get used to whatever it was, or start crying!

We have spent so much time cottaging this summer. It has been fantastic! We are going for one last trip this summer but it will be for almost 2 weeks.

He has survived his first ear infection, cold, fever and awful cough(which sounded like croup) as well as surviving his second visit to the Er (the first visit was for me when I sliced my finger open). He did great even though we were there for like 6 hours. I felt so bad for my poor little guy. His cough was quite scary sounding and was of course worse at night and when he was lying down. Plus we were at the cottage and Sam was at home so it was even worse (for me). But the meds helped him quickly get better!

He is sitting up pretty well now but not well enough for me to just let him be. He still hates his tummy.

Anyway almost 7 months. I cant believe it. He is so much fun now and i just love taking him out and about!

6 months!

At 6 months

Hair: blondie redish brown
Eyes: blue
Weight: 16.2 ish lbs

In 6 months sleepers and rompers. Can still wear 3-6 month onesies, shirts and pants.

Teeth: one little tooth poking out the top! Hard to see but can definitely feel it. Ouch! Its sharp. He is still drooling like crazy so not sure if more will follow.

Naps: 3 naps generally a day. AM nap is usually only 45 minutes. Pm nap is anywhere from 45-2.5 hrs. And a nap in the later afternoon that is 45 minutes.

Nighttime: sleep is awful. He fights it and fights it and wakes up frequently. Has yet to sleep through the night or even come close. He is still swaddled but we are trying to break him if that. He can often go for the first stretch with one or both arms out but usually will get swaddled sometime in the night.

Food: gets two meals a day. Oatmeal and fruit for breakfast and rice cereal and veggie for dinner. He has had squash, sweet potato, zuccini, carrots, apples and peaches. He loves to eat. He has also had mum mum cookies.
He gets 2 or 3 formula bottles a day depending on how well he nurses. Sometimes he refuses to nurse during day or before bed but will always nurse at night.
He is still on reflux meds.

He is still a nosy little guy. He doesnt like being laid flat. He always wants to be up and seeing things. He likes his exersaucers and jumpers because he can stand. He loves swimming! He gets sooo excited when he sees daddy after work! He is taking more of an interest in sienna now. He prefers being held and doesnt really like playing on his own. He is not a fan of tummy time and has showed no interest in crawling. He can roll front to back but not the other way. He loves watching cars go by! He makes the funniest noises when he is unsure of something! This will either turn into a cry or he will get used to it. (usually has to do with loud people or kids). He is getting very good at sitting. He loves being tickled. He likes when sports are on tv. His car rides are getting much better as are his stroller rides. When he is tired he will start to attack your shoulder with his face. Lol. He has the best pout ever!

Favourite toys: kaloo, his barnyard animals, the rings, fuzzy bear, the musical keys

Favourite books: moo baa la la la, But not the hippopotumus

Dislikes: sleep, putting clothes over his arms, Loud people

In general he is a pretty happy guy! He gives the best smiles and his laughs are so darn cute. He is so awesome and we love just watching him explore his surroundings and toys!