There’s no official seven month check-up, so Mommy and Daddy don’t know how big I am exactly, but I’m getting bigger every day.  I’m an eating machine, and now I have teeth!  I got my first one (lower front right) on April 10, 2016 and my second one (lower front left) three days later.  No more gummy smiles!

As my tummy has been getting bigger and I’m capable of going longer in between meals, I’ve moved from three 4 ounce bottles per day at daycare to two 6 ounce bottles (for a total of about 20 oz per day).  I also have between 6-9 ounces of solid food per day.  I’ve tried turkey for the first time, and I’m a big fan.

In mobility news, I’ve been working on sitting up, reaching, scooching myself backwards, and pivoting.  I can’t crawl, but I can maneuver myself around to get what I need.  I’m a super sweet and smiley baby, and I like to babble (lots of B, G, and D noises).  All this activity makes me tired!  I take three naps during the day (but the mid-day nap is the longest), and I sleep about eleven hours at night (from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.).

Current likes: My wipes package and empty Gatorade bottles (my favorite toys)

Current dislikes: Having my face wiped

The countdown is on to my third birthday, and I’m very excited about it.  I’ve been making some visits to the preschool classroom at daycare, although I haven’t officially moved up there yet.  I still seldom nap at daycare, so I’m usually pretty worn down by the time I arrive home each night – we’re still in that transition phase where I could probably benefit from a nap but I can’t fall asleep until so late in the day that it’s actually pretty disruptive to my nighttime sleep if I take one.

I’m also suffering from a case of toddler moodiness and tantrums.  Disappointment and frustration are my major triggers, in large part because I don’t quite get how to interpret and communicate these emotions very well.  Mommy and Daddy are trying to double down on positive reinforcement, which seems to help considerably.  I have big emotions for a little guy!

I still have plenty of happy and charming moments, however, especially at bath time.  Aunt Dede and Uncle Charlie gave me Magic Grow Capsules for Easter last month, and they’ve become my new obsession.  I’ll yell “Let’s go grow some pills, Daddy!” and grab a few out of the bathroom drawer before each bath.  I get very excited to see what emerges from the capsules, and I have a sizeable collection.

I’ve also discovered a new sport: t-ball.  I get a lot of enjoyment out of hitting the ball, although (like my Mommy) I get pretty frustrated when I’m not good at something right away, and t-ball seems pretty hard!

Current likes: My BIG big boy bed (Daddy got me a double bed), and watching “a little Sesame Street”

Current dislikes: When I don’t hit the baseball off the tee

Zeisen Pesach, everybody!

Family snuggles!

As you may recall, Mommy and Daddy had professional photos of my brother Jack taken by Mary Nichols Photography when he was six months old.  Now it’s my turn!  Here I am as a happy little nugget.  You may recognize the basket I’m sitting in, as it was also used in Jack’s shoot.

No wonder I’ve been gnawing on everything in sight!  My lower front right tooth popped through my gums today, April 10, 2016.

nom, nom, nom …