Caleb, 7 months

My sweet boy is 7 months old and changing every day!  This has been a crazy month as we bought a house, moved in and are waiting to close on our old house (more to come soon).   Here's the update on my sweet boy.

*You are a wild man!  I can put out the shiniest, noisiest, most entertaining toys in front of you, but all you really want to play with are the outlets, lamp and computer cords, and stick your fingers in the slats of the vents.  Your other favorite activities include crawling under tables, chairs and onto the stairs.  We cannot leave you alone for any amount of time.

*You can pull up on the bottom stair or on our leg. 

*You have not been a great sleeper these days.  Not sure if we are so out of whack with the whole move, or maybe you are going through a growth spurt, or maybe even teething, but it feels like you are a newborn all over again.  You still require an 11:30 feeding, and then are up around 3:30 or 4, and then again around 6:30.  I am not enjoying this one bit.  Mama likes her sleep and is hoping next month is better!

*You are talking much more these days.  When you get really excited you let out a very loud and girlish like squeal. 

*You are still all smiles, and you even have debuted a new one.  You now wrinkle up your nose and do a smile, accompanied by a snorting sound.  It is hysterical.

*You are near impossible when it comes to changing your diaper.  You turn, wiggle, arch your back and do whatever it takes to make the diapering process a challenge.  You pull the same shenanigans when it comes to putting you in your carseat or high chair.  Now that you can move, you just want down. 

*You LOVE your sister and still give her the best smiles and laughs.  She couldn't love you more either.  I hope this lasts for a while, b/c I know the day will come when your feelings for each other change.

*You usually take 2 good naps, about 1 1/2 hours twice a day. 

*Your appetite had decreased this month, and unless you are really tired, you fight food.

Even though this month has been a bit of a challenge, we still love you!  But could you please start sleeping through the night again?  Mama misses her sleep, but is trying to appreciate the late night cuddles!  I know they are numbered and one day I will miss this quiet time with you.