6 Months

How can it be that it's already been six months since we were blessed with Alex?  I find myself wishing away the days in some respects (how many more days until summer break?) while wanting to hit the pause button on other things, like the rate at which my kids grow.  I'm still looking for that magic wand that will make time stand still so they can stay little for just awhile longer!
Alex has big, beautiful blue eyes and very light blonde hair.  It will be interesting to see whether that changes because Andrew used to have very light hair too for the first several years.  There is definitely no denying that Andrew and Alex are related!

He's discovered his feet now and has even tried stuffing them in his mouth.  Still no teeth.

Here's a funny story.  Alex and Andrew were at my parents a few weeks ago (February 27-better write that so I get the right date in the baby book).  When I came back to pick them up, my mom asked if Alex had rolled over yet.  I said no and she then said, "Well, he has now!"  Alex decided to debut his rolling technique not only at my parents (like Sophia) but when my parents were out of the room (also like Sophia) so only Andrew witnessed it.  Has he done it since then?  Of course not!

We've tried rice cereal a little bit with him.  He seems to like it, as long as he's had his milk first.  Last night we tried bananas for the first time.  We gave him some more tonight and he ate them all again, complete with a few funny faces.  We've been using the silver baby spoon my dad gave Sophia when she was born and Alex grabs for it to help.  I'm trying to introduce some signing to him during mealtime-more and all done.

Alex loves his sister and brother and they get him to smile without fail.  Sophia just has to look at him and he lights up.  She's also able to get lots of giggles out of him-something he doesn't do for me.

He's a very laid-back little guy-very happy most of the time.  If he's not happy, it's either because: he's hungry, being stuffed into his snowsuit and car seat or wants to be held.  He's happy with anything he can put in his mouth and still likes playing with all the things on his exersaucer.  I also brought up the LeapFrog table and he's able to move some of the things to make music. 

Sleeping?  Yes.  Through the night?  No.  Alex and I are still hanging out at 2 AM, 4 AM, sometimes earlier, rarely later.  I shouldn't complain-he goes right back to sleep afterward and I know I'll miss that time when he no longer needs me for a snack at night (or maybe I'll just enjoy a good night's sleep).  

Alex went on his first plane ride a week ago when he and I joined by sisters for a long weekend in DC to meet his new baby cousin.  He did great on the plane, sleeping for an hour or more each way.  He only melted down as the plane was landing in Minneapolis and got several compliments for how well he did. 

Love you lots, Alex!