The Hendricks Handbook: Sutton 6 months

Half of a year has flown by. Literally, it took off and left me in the dust. It has been a great 6 months being a family of four. Even though this sweet blessing was quite the surprise, I wouldn't do it any other way now. I love that my boys are so close and they seriously love each other SO much. I have to pick my melted heart up off the floor every day over the sweet things Shaw says to Sutton or over the hilarious giggle Sutton will let out towards his brother. Sutton McCrae, you are one sweet, sweet baby and we are so glad we have been blessed with you for half of a year now!

Here's are a few facts about you:

• You weigh right at 17 lbs and you go to the Dr this week so we will have your official stats then.

• I went ahead and moved you up to size 4 diapers. Mainly so I only have to buy one size now...and because we ran out of 3s :). Yes, you and your 2 year old brother wear the same size.

• You are still exclusively breastfed and I TRY to feed you two meals of food a day, breakfast and lunch.

•You aren't a huge fan of food but your favorite is avocado. You have also tried sweet potato, squash, green peas, carrots, apple sauce, and bananas.

• Food does hurt your belly a little and is one of the reasons why I think you do not like it very much.

• You are consistently sleeping 7ish-5ish but you still have nights where you wake up. Last night you even slept until 6! You sleep in various ways, some nights on your back and some on your belly.

• Your two bottom teeth are super close to coming in, we can even see them under your gums. The mean suckers will just not poke through!

• The jumpy is your favorite toy. You jump your little heart out!

• You say the sounds (words) bubba, mama, and dada. You started saying them all last week!

• I expect you to start crawling any day. You get your knees under you and just don't know what to do after that.

• You have officially been sitting up alone for a few weeks now and love to play with toys that way!

• We have gotten more comments about your red hair in the last two weeks than ever before. I think it is because your hair is getting so thick! It's such a pretty auburn! Your eye brows are red, too.

• You think your brother is the best thing ever. When he gets close you automatically go for his arm or hand and will hold on to it until he gets tired of you pinning him down!

• Everything is in your mouth! If its not your paci, it's your fingers, clothes, toys...anything and everything.

• You started reaching for us this past month. I really love this milestone! :)

• You are still the happiest, most laid back baby!
• You love to cuddle!