6 months old

My little man is 6 months, 2 weeks old. I can not believe how fast the time is going! At his 6 month check up he was 13lbs 11oz, which puts him in the 5th %ile. and 25.5" long, which puts him in the 10th%ile. He's longish and skinny. I have to take him back to the doctor for a weight check up in a month, just to be sure he's gaining appropriately. The doctor didnt seem worried because he'd had a bout of diarrhea earlier this month, and that could have affected his weight too. Other than that, he's developing right on schedule! He is rolling easily from front to back and back to front, and can rotate himself  180 degrees on the floor to reach for toys. He is not crawling yet, but can push himself up on his hands and knees for a minute or two if he wants. Most importantly, he's been sleeping in his own bed for most (or part) of the night for almost 2 weeks! The first night was super hard, he cried and cried and cried. We kept checking on him, trying to convince him he's OK in there alone. After 1.5 hours, he fell fast asleep and I broke down. I was so afraid he'd hate me forever and he fell asleep because I thought I abandoned him. When he woke up 2 hours later, he fussed for me and as soon as I leaned over his crib, he gave me the biggest smile ever. I guess he didnt think I left him after all. Now its super cute, if he starts crying and is not in the need for a feeding, as soon as we pick up his paci, he rolls over onto his side and opens his mouth. He is getting really, really good at sleeping in his crib. He is still up a few times a night for feedings, but given his lower weight, I dont mind. If I am completely honest I love night time feedings sometimes and am going to sad when he doesnt need them anymore. There is nothing better than baby cuddles at night. 

We've started feeding him some solids now too, which he has started to enjoy. I was hesitant to start solids with him because i dont want him to not get the milk he needs, but he's been showing interest. So far he's had; mangos (loves), avacado (loves), bananas (meh) apples (hates) pears (hates) carrots (meh), sweet potatoes (meh) peas (loves). I have made all of his baby food for the most part, and I love cooking for him. Even if its steaming a bag of frozen peas and pureeing, straining and re freezing them for him. I like knowing that I am making his food so I can control what goes into it, how fresh it is, how it tastes and what the texture is like! Some days for lunch, I'll steam a whole sweet potato and we'll share :o) Thats always nice.

In other news, Geoff is doing great at work and recently got a nice bonus and a raise after an awesome evaluation at work! He's putting school on hold for now to focus on Eli and I and work. He's still involved with the sheriffs office for now.

For me, I am taking the CLEP exam in a week, which I need for graduate school. Next I have to take the PLACE/PRAXIS exam before student teaching in the fall. I am registered for my practicum, which is 2 days of class work in an elementary school to total up to 180 hours or so? I dont remember off the top of my head.  I'm looking forward to going back to school, but obviously concerned about leaving Eli. I need to start daycare shopping as well. I am also trying to convince Geoff to move back to Colorado Springs. He could transfer to UCCS and I could student teach down there in the spring. I miss my family and we've been spending lots of time with them, which has made me realize how difficult it is to be here alone. My mom and dad adore Eli, and I want him to know his aunts and cousins. Geoff's dad has been super involved too and I love how much he loves his grandson. I want Eli to know his grandparents and be comfortable with them. 

Well thats it for the Robinson family for now!