Christopher is 6 months old!

My baby boy is changing constantly. It's amazing to watch and be a part of. Sometimes I look at him and forget where it all began because with a baby it's often 'here and now'. I went back and looked through Christopher's ultrasound photos when he was still in the womb and then I looked at his first born photos. What an incredible miracle Christopher is!

Christopher had his 6 month check up last Friday on his birthday - 11/13/09! How quickly the time flies! He weighed 14 pounds - 14 ounces and was 26 1/2 inches long. He did so well and by the end of the appointment was showing off to his pediatrician talking up a storm! And today he sat up by himself without any support! It was incredible, see the attached video.

Christopher's Snazzy Stroller

What more can I say about the Bob? It is the greatest stroller ever! It glides along so smoothly and it's always a treat to take young Christopher for a walk on my days off. We love our Bob stroller and so does Christopher!

Grandpa says that Christopher knows when it's time for his walk and he tells you too. He has his own way of communicating "take me for a walk Grandpa!" He gets excited and happy to go on a walk, it's a lot of fun and it's RED (my favorite color!).

5 months old

So many things to write about but since it's been a while since my last update, I'll just touch upon a few highlights. Christopher is such a good natured, happy and well behaved baby. I am not just saying that because I am his mother but he really is. I remember Dr. Tabsh telling me "Enjoy him" and we are. It is something very special to be a mother and to be Christopher's mother is truly a blessing. We are fortunate to have him in our lives.

He wakes up in the morning and loves to talk! He is also able to see something and make a conscious effort to go after it. Take his pacifier for example. He'll see it, go to pick it up and bring it to his mouth. Sometimes he doesn't get the angle quite right but this is just the beginning. Which brings me to the next thing he likes to do, TASTE! And nearly everything at that! Christopher is exploring the world through his sense of taste. His giraffe Sophie goes everywhere Christopher goes. He bends her, chews on her legs and horns, it's a very popular teething toy. Recently, you might have noticed an article in the LA Times about Sophie. Price and popularity aside, it's a great toy, and Christopher loves it!

Christopher's eyes are turning green or so it seems when the light hits them just right. He plays peek-a-boo and understands it. And oh how he laughs! His baby hair that he was born with has all but fallen out and new hair is growing in. My parents are in town now and really enjoying Christopher, he is the apple of his grandparents' eyes. Please see the pictures attached, you'll see Christopher in action (note the Puma romper, Christopher and Grandpa Christopher (his name's sake) at the library reading books and finally Christopher having a ball in his carseat.

Thanks to everyone for tuning in a keeping us all on track!