Time Flies!!

Darius turned 6 months old on Wednesday. I can't believe how fast the past 6 months have flown by. The 2nd picture was taken Wednesday evening at church with his nursery friends minus his cousin Jake (he was at home with sick brother Jonah) He had his checkup on Thursday. He now weighs 16 lb 15 oz and is 27 inches tall. He jumped from 50th to 75th percentile for height since 4 months and went down to 25th from 50th for weight. Dr. Mickle said that's great and won't have to lecture me about obesity. He handled shots well but this time it was not "out of sight, out of mind." Everytime the nurse came back in he frowned and cried at her! At least he wasn't mad at me! He started eating cereal (hates rice but likes oatmeal) at 4 months and has now mastered squash, green beans, and sweet potatoes. He loves food! He also loves his bottle! He has definately started to recognize his bottle and once he sees it he throws a fit till it's in his mouth. He is sitting up very well by himself but needs someone close by to catch him in case he goes to far to the side. He is playing with toys and is able to reach for them & grasp them first try now! He laughs all the time (screams is more like it) at home but is already showing a different personality outside the home. He is more reserved in front of anyone but Greg & I but still will flash that gorgeous smile on cue. He is fussy only when he's sleepy. He continues to be the light of our lives and gives me the best kisses I've ever received! My favorite time with him now is when I pick him up and he puts his arms around my neck or on my face and gives me those sweet kisses. I try to enjoy every minute of the day with him because I know that 1st birthday is just around the corner!