Rhett: Six Months

October 5, 2012

Dear Rhett,

Happy Half-Birthday!  Half a year has gone by since you joined our family, Rhett, and you have brought such great joy to our lives in that short span of time.  Your sweet, laid back personality continued to shine this month with even more smiles and giggles.  Everyone you meet comments on your content, sweet spirit, and easy smile; I am so proud to be your mama!

At six months old, you weigh 17.9 pounds (50%) and are 28 inches long (90%).  You wear size 6-9 month clothing and a size 3 diaper.  You nurse every 3-4 hours during the day but are showing all the signs of being ready for solid foods, which we will begin next month.  Sleeping is still not your forte, although your naps have gotten longer and more consistent over the last month.  Night time is another story.  You are just a restless sleeper, waking frequently and struggling to fall back asleep on your own.    I look forward to the day when you can sleep through the night like a champ, but you're so sweet when you're awake that it's hard to hold your one flaw against you!

You are now able to push all the way up on your arms and off of your hips, getting ready to crawl.  You can almost sit up on your own, although you're still pretty wobbly.  You can roll every which way and you can perform a frightening yet impressive dismount from your Bumbo seat.  The jumparoo is your favorite hangout, so much so that I have to keep track of how long you've been in it because you could literally jump for over an hour without ever complaining.  Other favorite activities include being outside, watching your big brother and your puppy dog, reading time with Riggins, getting tickled on your armpits and thighs, enjoying tummy time in front of our big mirrored doors, and riding in the Ergo carrier.  You also love your pacifier, Sophie the giraffe, your elephant lovie, and board books.

This month you began attending your own class at Bible Study Fellowship; it may look like any other nursery, but those ladies are praying for you, singing to you, and speaking God's word over you as they care for you.  We also enjoyed a visit to Fort Smith and a visit from Grammy and Grampy this month when they came to celebrate my 30th birthday.  Other fun activities included the Oklahoma State Fair and the Oklahoma Regatta Festival.

Rhett, you are seriously the happiest, easiest baby.  Your smiles and giggles are such a light in our lives, and they bring contagious joy to everyone you meet.  You're sweet as can be, my little Peaches (yes, teenage Rhett, I know you're shaking your head at me but I don't care!!! ;), and I love you more than you will ever know.  Thank you for giving me a new perspective on contentment and joy through your precious little spirit.

Love,
Momma