Gavin-6 Months

Half a year already!  We had Gavin's 6 month appointment on March 11, 2013 and he is healthy and happy!  We decided to switch doctors.  We are still at Alpine Pediatrics, but have changed to Dr. Arnold.  We like Dr. Alba, but saw Dr Arnold at a sick checkup and really liked him.  I am glad we switched and just think he is a better fit for our family.  Here are Gavin's statistics.
Weighs in at 18lb 10oz; 62nd  percentile
Length of 27 1/2 Inches; 83rd percentile
Head Circumference of 45cm; 78th percentile
He evened out in weight and when a little down in height.  It will be interesting to see if he is tall or not as he gets older.  Here are a few things that Gavin is up to this month.

• Gavin holds his head up great now.  He is becoming more and more okay with being on his tummy, which is good since he would scream the whole time before.  He still doesn't love it, but is getting better.  I think it helps that he can look around easier now.  February 4, 2013
  
  
   
• He adores Ellie and is always smiley when she is around.  He gets so excited with her and she is really great with him too.  After his nap if she is awake and hears him, she will come running to me and ask if she can get into his crib and play.  I LOVE this.  I was worried that she would be in there all of the time and she is very good to ask me before she gets in.  I hope they stay good friends.  February 6, 2013

• Gavin is sitting really well by himself and falls occasionally.  He really likes being up and looking at everything.  He can roll over and over and over to get to things he wants, and has even started scooching forward a few inches to get to something.  He will then get board and whine for a toy. February 9, 2013
  

This was funny because he rolled right over and underneath the chair.  February 16, 2013

• He will often sleep with one eye open, which is kind of creepy, but also pretty funny.  February 26, 2013

• Gavin has found his voice like crazy and loves to squeal.  He is getting louder and louder and I really like to listen to him as he squeals in the car.
• Gavin LOVES hair, especially to pull it.  He will pull my hair and Ellie's hair.  February 10, 2013

• Patrick's parents have a walker and he loves to go around in that.  It is nice that they have the smooth kitchen floor for him to get going on too.  February 24, 2013 

• This month he has tried Peas and baby cereal(2/9/2013), he scarfed it down and did great with it.  He tried sweet potatoes and was not near as excited, but still at them(2/10/2013), he tried and liked squash too(2/13/2013) He is quite the messy eater, because he can't seem to get it fast enough.  This is in Layton and I think it was a little worse since the bib was a bit big for him and he didn't like it.  February 25, 2013

• Gavin loves playing with Patrick when he gets home.  He does this thing where he will push up on Patrick's hands and go all the way up his chest.  He is such a strong little guy.

We sure love this little guy and the joy that he has brought to our family.  It has been an adjustment, but we are so glad he is here!