Spit Happens

These are actually from last month, but I never got around to posting them...

Big Brother

Carter has taken on the role of big brother to Micah. A few times today he got down next to Micah or leaned over to exchange kisses. (Yes, Micah is eating Carter's foot in this picture. At one point all three of us were laughing about it, but I wasn't quick enough to capture the laughing on film.)

Carter and I played outside sometimes while Micah was napping (it's a beautiful day!). Sometimes Carter insisted on holding the monitor; other times he was ok with me holding it, as long as he could take it and listen every now and then to make sure Micah was all right.

Bath Time

We've been giving Micah a bath pretty much every night these days. He really enjoys it, making it a fun part of our bedtime routine.

Day One

Today was our first day watching Carter. It went great! Carter was super in everything - playing, napping, eating, and helping with Micah. Micah did pretty well, too. He didn't eat much and had a really short nap in the afternoon, so he was crying when it was time to go home. Other than that, no problems!

Stats

Micah had his six month well-visit to the doctor today. He is now 27 inches (75th percentile) and 17 pounds, 6 ounces (50th percentile). I was hoping to get a green light for using the jogging stroller, but since it doesn't recline the doctor said to wait. I also asked the doctor his opinion on pacifiers (since I had originally hoped to eliminate it by 6 months). He said babies need to suck, and there's nothing wrong with letting him have it for well over a year. So, I guess I'll let that one go. :)

I bought Micah a waterbottle with a short, rubbery straw. I don't know that he's actually drinking much of the water, but he has a good time trying!

ESPN

Just a little pre-season reading....you have to do what you can when Mom and Dad won't let you watch sportscenter.

6 Months (and a day)

Sorry I didn't get anything posted yesterday in honor of Micah being half a year old. Mommy and Daddy weren't feeling very well. Micah is doing fine, though! Here's some pics of our big guy!

Gangsta'

A little-known fact about Micah: He likes to put his pacifier in upside down. He thinks it makes him look tougher.

Olympic Training

Micah has not yet decided in which sport he will pursue the olympic dream.

Weightlifting:

Soccer (Here he's practicing his goalkeeping):

Swimming (Can Michael Phelps do this stroke?):

The possibilities are endless...

Olympic Obsessed

You all are very lucky that I pulled myself away from the tv to write a post today. I LOVE OLYMPICS!! After devoting several years of my life to competing and coaching gymnastics, that sport alone is like Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one. But it doesn't end there. I love it all! I don't even really care about who wins or loses, I just cheer for them all and hope that everyone can do their best. I'm not sure if DVR makes my addiction better or worse, but at least I can pause the tv to go take care of Micah...

We made it safely back from Indiana (obviously). Micah didn't sleep much in the car on either end of the trip, but he was only a little whiny.

Here he is with Nana:

Teaching Aunt Laurie how to read:

Pulling Aunt Laurie's hair:

Over the river and through the woods...

...to grandmother's house we go... We're off to Nana and Grandpapa's house for the weekend. Micah will finally get to meet Uncle Mike and Aunt Laurie. He's looking forward to lots of hugs, kisses, and attention.

The Fun Parent

Micah get so excited when Daddy (aka "the fun parent") comes home from work. Here's why:

Beethoven

Musical genius? Perhaps. Also, since when is he sitting up by himself?? This seems to have happened overnight.

Friends

Micah's friend Ally came over to play last night. They gave each other pointers on how to drive your parents crazy.

Today we're off to the zoo!

The Digest

Micah prefers higher-level reading.

I tried to tell him that it's not that kind of "digest."