December photo update

Julian turned 6 months old, and Grandma Jean sent a present! The box and ribbon were greatly appreciated, and baby Hedwig is also a big hit.


Once Julian turned 6 months old, we started feeding him "solid" foods. So far he loves baby oatmeal, seems to like most vegetables (except peas), and is somewhat skeptical about most fruits. He feels pretty good about making a big mess, though.
 

It's been cold and snowy here, so Julian has to wear his polar bear suit.


Grandma Jean sent Julian a postcard from Egypt! He thinks postcards are very tasty and fun to wave around.


We have a Christmas tree, but Julian doesn't seem to be very interested in it, which saves us a lot of worry. Nor did he pay much attention to the menorah candles. Electrical outlets, on the other hand...


And now, a montage of cuteness:

December movies

News flash: Julian is mobile! And for some reason, he wants this Tylenol bottle.


Putting Stuff On Julian's Head


Julian has a new highchair, and with it, a new sippy cup, which he loves.


He also really likes the big green exercise ball.


And these days, when he likes something, he goes to get it.

Pants

This is what happens when Mommy is feeling silly during a diaper change...

Red sweater!

Julian has a new handmade red sweater! It fits perfectly. He also has a wooden spoon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

6 months

Today Julian went to the pediatrician for his 6-month checkup, a few weeks late due to scheduling issues. He was pronounced by the doctor to be in perfect health! He weighs 15 lbs. 14 oz., and is 25 3/4 inches long.

His current skills include: clapping his hands, holding things in both hands and smacking them together, passing objects back and forth from one hand to the other, sitting up unsupported, standing up supported, and reaching for toys that he's dropped. He still says "aaah" a lot, but he also says things like "dadadada" and "bopbopbop." He's started eating rice cereal, oatmeal, and various pureed fruits and vegetables, though he's sometimes skeptical about the whole idea (particularly in the evening). Favorite toys are plastic cups, mama's hair, and anything within reach, and tonight we gave him a wooden spoon and he thought it was the best thing ever. He's started scooting around a little bit and can stretch to grab things that would previously have been out of reach, and he's starting to work on pushing himself up off the floor, so while it'll be a while before he actually crawls we can see it coming. He's becoming more adorable and entertaining every day!

Two celebrations

Julian says:

Congratulations to the 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox!


And happy birthday, Grandma Jean!




In celebration, Julian would like to make a speech.



He also would like to offer a rousing round of applause.



And to raise a glass in celebration!



And finally, he just got a little overwhelmed.




So he decided to share some photos!