7 Months Old

Levi, you are 7 months old! Here's what you've been up to the past month: 

- You want to eat what the rest of us are eating. There's really no point listing what you've tried because if it's on our plates, and I think it's soft enough, you've had it. Plus other things like Cheerios that Zeke puts in your mouth. Glad you're learning how to chew! 

- You continue to nurse 6-7 times in a 24 hr. period. 

- You weigh about 17 1/2 lbs. and are approximately 28 in. long. 

- You like to smack your lips; you say "da-da" and "ma-ma"; and just the other day you've started a throaty/growling/laughing type of noise. 

- You are moving forward! Not exactly crawling... more of a seal-move or the butterfly crawl. And you are fast! Especially if you see something you want, you get there quickly! 

- You are taking about 3 naps each day and typically sleep from 8:30/9 pm to 7/7:30 am. 

- You like scratching your nails on things, especially the back of our couch. You must like the noise it makes. You like it when I stand you up on the couch to hold on and face the back. I think it makes you feel like a big boy. 

- I took this video yesterday. Look how strong you are! Balancing and standing on the motorcycle! 

- You are starting to get the idea of drinking out of your sippy cup, but you still prefer my open cup best. 

- You traveled to 4 new states: Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa. And took your first trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo! You slept through most of it... 

- You notice more animals than Dora now. You are wary of peoples' dogs, but also very interested. You watch their movements and I really think this might be why you've started making that new noise. 

We were trying to get Zeke to come join us on the swing. 

- You like swings much better than your big brother. The ones at the park and the one at Aunt Teresa's house. You've grown out of the one we have at home. Oh, you really liked the hammock at Grandma Pam's house too! I took you out there for a few naps and you slept great!

- You are friendly to others and give them big smiles. You even let me hand you off pretty easy. But you always keep an eye on Mama and have started crying if you see me leave the room. When I take you back, you like to bury your head in my shoulder.

I couldn't resist using this picture. You look so put out :o) This was one of the stops on our way home in Colby, KS.

Levi, we love you so much! You bring such joy to our family and we can't imagine our lives without you! Happy Seven Months!