It's Sam's HALF Birthday - YAY to 6 months!

Sam has officially hit the 6 month mark and his 1/2 birthday!  He had his 6 month checkup today and here are the stats:

Weight:  19lb 2oz (75-90%tile)

Height:   26 3/4 (50-75%tile)

Head:     17 //4"  (75-90%tile)

He is "growing beautifully" as the doctor put it.  What a difference two months makes - at this appointment, it was a full time job containing Sam as he ripped through and shredded paper, pulled mom's glasses off twice, and jumped in mom's lap for a quarter of the time - he is so much more active - I guess just wait until he crawls and walks!   

We also found out that his ears were bright red inside and infected - this is likely the problem (or at least contributing) with the refusal of bottles at daycare as well as the sleep problems (wake up screaming).  So, we'll see how the antibiotics do - poor guy is such a trooper and has probably been in a little pain!

Sam now LOVES grabbing his feet and playing with them.

He also is starting to sit up.

He also loves to scoot in his walker on wheels - it keeps us busy turning him around as it doesn't take him long to get stuck!

He has mom wrapped around his little fingers... especially when he's in her favorite monkey outfit!

 

Sunday was truly a reminder of the simple things in life...... after church, Mom, Dad and Sam just hung out in bed playing, sleeping, and being goofy!  Hanging out with my two boys is simple pure joy!  I also appreciate Dad as he has the magic touch putting Sam to sleep on his chest with his patting and soothing - so cute and comes in handy to get him down!

I feel blessed!