Our little guy is 7 months old! He’s actually 7.5 months old, now, for those counting. I’m a little late in posting his monthly photo. I took it the day before we left for our trip, but I just haven’t had a chance to put this post together. Nevertheless, it’s here! (And let’s be honest: that, in and of itself, is a miracle. There’s. Never. Enough. Time.)
I feel like these posts are getting a bit redundant, but it’s all true: He’s changing, constantly. He’s more fun each month. He is learning new things all of the time. His personality develops more, week by week.
Finn’s 7th month brought with it a lot of excitement. He’s gone swimming several times, now. We’ve had several playground adventures, weather permitting. He’s nearly steady when sitting up, and he spends a lot of time on the floor, surrounded by a menagerie of baby toys. Oh, did I mention that he’s finally taken a real interest in toys?!
He’s completely outgrown the MamaRoo, sadly, which we realized after we heard the mechanical seat creaking and cracking under his weight. He’s also outgrown most of his clothes, and 6-12 month pants are generally 1-2” short on the poor guy.
He’s tolerating tummy time for much longer stretches, as he’s able to support his weight, pushing up with his arms. He scoots backwards, rolls over, and lurches in pre-crawling motions.
We’ve made the transition to regular meals of solids–and not just bites here and there. Dinnertime has become a longer–and significantly more messy–process, but our dude is a champion eater. There’s a chance we’ve created a bit of a food-obsessed monster, actually, as he seems to think that any food within sight–whether it is being eaten by one of us or by a stranger–is fair game.
His sleep seems to have regulated even more, and we no longer grow anxious around bedtime, wondering whether or not we’ll have to go back in to calm him. He falls asleep easily and without much fight. That is, with the help of a little stuffed kitty cat that has become his bedtime companion.
He’s more observant, more affectionate, and more engaged than ever before. He seems to understand hugs and kisses, remains a bit clingy with his mommas, and can charm just about anyone who is near him.
I could end this by reminding you that we love him endlessly, but you already know that, by now.
