Well, we can't believe that Josiah is almost 7 months! The last month has been full of new discoveries and lots of laughing!
Josiah continues to do well with eating. He has tried oatmeal, green beans, squash, peaches, pears bread and chicken. He likes oatmeal in the morning with his fruit. We have been giving him little crumbs of bread. It makes us laugh each time he eats it because he gags. He's not choking, it's just the fact that there is something in his mouth that isn't smooth or liquidy. We gave him chicken for the first time. Usually when we introduce a new food, he will pucker his face. This time, he got the BIGGEST smile on his face! He will hold his own sippy cup during the meals--when he is in the mood to do it that is!
He has been the rolling machine around the house. The other night when Chris and I were finishing up our dinner, we put Josiah on the floor. He rolled himself all the way over to the fireplace to lay in front of the fire! He did it with such speed that we were impressed. The other day I was working in the office and Josiah started rolling. I got up to go get him, but he had disappeared. For a brief second I panicked, but then realized that he had to be here---unless the Raptured happened!
Then all of a sudden, I saw this little hand coming out from under the
bed. Josiah had rolled himself under the bed and was so proud of
himself! Another day this week, he rolled over to the Kleenex box and
started pulling the tissue out. I think I should be very afraid! He
has figured out how to spin in his bouncy chair, which is good because
he can now turn to the different activities he wants to do. He likes
to play peek-a-boo with his blanket. He will put it over his face, and
I'll ask, "Where's Josiah?" He then pulls the blanket off his face and
smiles at me!He has gotten his second tooth--bottom/front/right. His first tooth has gotten quite long. Nursing still is going well as far as teeth are concerned--I'm so thankful for that! Papa T said we can start brushing his teeth now. Most of the time we end up brushing his tongue more than his teeth, but we try!
Josiah continues to enjoy his walks. We found a park in the neighborhood the other day. It has an infant swing that Josiah LOVES! He kept screeching (his new favorite sound!) while he was swinging! I will take pictures the next time we go--hopefully, his eyes will be open. His new thing is to close his eyes when I take pictures of him. You wouldn't believe how many pictures I've taken to get one picture with his eyes open. One day I was trying to take his weekly picture, and I counted over 20 pictures with his eyes closed!
I've started working at the church as the Children's Director. We go to the church every Wednesday for a few hours and then I spend the rest of the time working from the house. Josiah does really well. Mommy tries not to feel guilty about having him there so long. When I'm at home, I am able to work when he is napping which is good so he doesn't have to entertain himself.
Well, I guess I should go. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
