While everyone was enjoying the winter break, James hit seven months.
month one, month two, month three, month four, month five, month six
weight: 18 pounds, twelve ounces
length: 28.25 inches
head: 19.25 inches
hair: natural highlights to die for
This baby…he’s the greatest. The other day my dad was over, and I asked him if he’d watch the baby while I showered. He agreed but then said, “What do I do if he starts crying for no reason?” And I laughed because James has literally never cried for no reason. If he’s crying, it’s because he’s wet/tired/hungry, or Annabel is squishing him. Unlike his sisters, he never cries for funsies. He’d much rather be smiling.
I didn’t think he was close to crawling, but this week he’s been spinning on his belly and rolling from point a to point b, plus he’s been pushing himself up into a pre-crawl pose so…it might be happening. I am NOT ready. I am dreading the baby-proofing! Annie has so many tiny things! UGH. He looks so proud of himself when he pushes himself up, it’s adorable.
To compliment his impending mobility he’s developing a healthy amount of curiosity. He wants to grab everything, and anything he gets his hands on goes directly into his extremely-drooly mouth. He’s also experiencing some separation anxiety. It doesn’t seem to be related to me in particular, as he’s fine if Annabel is in the room with him, but if he’s alone in a room he freaks out. It’s made things harder for me (bathroom, shower, cooking, etc), but Annabel loves that she has the ability to make him happy when he’s upset.
This one kills me.
The teething is still going strong. His two front teeth popped through before Christmas, and he’s working on three more that I can see. He’s handling it like the champ that he is, and the only time we seem to notice any discomfort is at night when he wakes up. Oh how I miss sleeping through the night.
I think this is going to be a big month for James! Crawling is on the horizon…and hopefully a full night’s sleep, too.
hulsta says:
posted in hair dos and how tos?? well, you DO have a point actually
backpackingdad says:
I envy you your baby time, but I’m going to sleep until the kids demand breakfast tomorrow morning.
Molly says:
That is one gorgeous bebe! Love the second picture.
Lauren says:
This boy is your twin. Gorgeous!
Anne-Marie says:
You have absolutely gorgeous children. James is an incredible mix of both his sisters!
Joelle says:
“never cries for funsies.” ha!
Donna P says:
He is so adorable! Did you tint his lips or are they naturally that gorgeous color?
Heather says:
They are naturally that color! He’s been chewing on them a lot lately (teething) so I think that helps.
Wendy says:
Ohhh those eyes!! He’s such a handsome boy
Lisa says:
Oh my Lord the cuteness!!!! He is baby perfection.
Courtney says:
I can’t even handle the cuteness of your baby!
ella says:
the picture you wrote “this one kills me” about KILLS ME TOO. Omg.
Java says:
He looks so much like you and Maddie!!
Jeanie says:
Cute, cute, cute!
Kathy says:
I am soo glad you had a boy. My sons lips were “red” like Jamesie’s – he is 19 now and they still are “red.” Enjoy! It goes by so darn fast. I miss my babies.
Leah says:
I was worried about all the small toys too but of course my younger daughter instead swallowed … a quarter (she was fine, eventually).
Amy Lee says:
That surprised picture made me laugh out loud. That is one cute kiddo.
Meg says:
7 months was the beginning of no sleep for us. We are now at 9.5 months, and I am about ready to weep from exhaustion. Good thing they’re cute!
Lora says:
Awwww!!!! Happy 7 months James!