6 months - Jolly Green Giant

Phillip is 6 months and weighs 16 lbs (25%) and is 28 inches long (90%!). He is getting so big and I can't believe that he is only 6 inches shorter than Avery. He is definately outgrowing his car seat and I don't think he'll be able to face backwards until he's 2 according to the new carseat law. He is my little smiley boy and he loves to play and laugh. He loves to grab onto things, play with toys, and he loves to suck and drool on everything. He was a big fist sucker, but now that he holds onto toys those go in the mouth. He loves to be with the family and hates it if we leave the room. He loves his big sister Avery. He lights up and giggles when she comes near and is eager to get moving to chase after her. He rolls from side to side and is really starting to roll all over. He's working on his sitting skills which he's not a fan of - he'd rather be moving than sitting, and he likes to scootch, or move on his back by using his feet. He will turn a full 180 degrees and I have yet to see how he does it. He is working so hard on trying to crawl. Right now he can push himself up on his arms and legs and is starting to rock back and forth. Only momentarily before he figures it all out and will take off. I don't know if I'm quite ready for him to be mobile. He is such a boy and loves to tackle and wrestle Avery, but she is a good sport and likes it when Phillip tackles her. We've also started him on solid foods. Tried rice cereal and he was not a fan of the texture nor is he a fan of the Gerber peas or green beans. But he really likes pears, squash, bananas, and sweet potatoes. I think he is going to be more of a fan of the fruits like his sister.
Phillip is a morning riser. No matter what time we put him to bed he wakes up between 5-6 every morning. Every now and then 7, but most often 6. But he wakes Phill or I up by kicking his feet, and talking/singing in this high soft tone that is so cute. He'll roll onto his belly and when you walk in the room he'll lift his head just above the crib rail to see you, then he'll give you a big grin and hide his head back down and smile waiting for you to pick him up. He also has his favorite blanket which was Phill's when he was a baby so it makes the connection so special. Phillip is such a fun and wonderful addition to our family. We love him so much and count the blessings of having him here.