6 Months

Cole Bradley Dieringer is 6 months old! WOW! This first 1/2 year of his life has flown by. He has turned our world upside down and we wouldn't have it any other way. It is amazing how when I am feeling crabby, I can instantly put aside those feelings to be joyful for him. If I was going to change the meaning of Cole's name from "cabbage farmer", it would totally be "joyful." Maybe I will just think that from now on! haha

as you might be able to tell...the six months pictures didnt really work this time

 

THE 6 MONTH UPDATE:

• He goes to the doctor on the 25th so we will have the official weigh-in that day. He is wearing 3-6 and 6 month clothing now. It was time for a change and he is looking rather studly.

• Food - Well he eats breakfast and dinner with rice cereal and veggies. I do believe his favorite is the squash but he eats them all very well. He has had applesauce 2 times and LOVES it! Still drinking formula, the most is 6 oz at a time. He started to grab for my water glass so I give him drinks of water and his little chin moves back and forth as he gulps...super cute! So I have attempted the sippy cup a few times with water. Still waiting to begin juice and to eat 3 meals a day.






play and roll, play and roll...


• He continues to sleep well. This kid is on a 12 hour schedule. He wakes up around 7:15 on his own and falls asleep every night around 7:15. He gets a bottle at 8:00, is in his crib  by 8:15 and sleeps til 5:15 and gets another bottle then. We have the occasional night when he wakes up.



this would be his favorite finger to suck on. :)

• Teething has started. We had one cycle of the runny nose, crabbiness, and restlessness. We are just starting the second cycle and this one has included 5 poops in one day! Holy Cow!



sweetness!

• Play Play Play! He is so fun. Loves Nala and follows her like a hawk. The other day he cracked up laughing when Nala licked him. He continues to roll all over the floor. I do believe his favorite toy right now might just be my cell phone. He is constantly grabbing and reaching. One of his favorite games to play is turn off the light ceiling fan light with the cord. His eyes get really big when he pulls and it turns off. So funny! Peekaboo makes him crack up too. But you have to be totally hidden and then pop out. Carolyn and Erika were the first ones to get this to work and my dad did it today.
• He can sit up with a little support. He just doesn't realize that he needs to put his arm down to catch himself. He kind looks like he is surfing because he tries to balance.



the cell phone...sad that he is consumed with technology already!

• He wants to crawl and gets mad that he can't reach what he is trying to get. We are not there yet though since he can't even get on all fours to move.
• He spits. Not the most fun when still in work clothes and feeding baby but totally cute! Makes me laugh every time when I am feeling half-asleep.



If Cole is still awake when Kyle gets home, he instantly wants to go to him. It is pretty cute. He always greets Kyle with a big smile.

• We just might have heard a "Da" the other day. haha I do a lot of "Ma ma ma ma ma... Da da da da da.... Na la Na la Na la." He laughs when I do it.

HAHA...look at how chubby he looks. This was after my dad was hanging him upside down and he would crack up laughing when he came around I would have the camera and he always smiles at the camera now. This is one of those pictures that might be embarassing someday.

Spring break is so close and summer is just around the corner. I am so excited for both to spend time with Cole and let him experience the outdoors. I just ordered his swim suit and floppy hat for all of our swimming. We have our up north family vacation planned and looking to add more fun plans! :) I am really excited to go to Noah's Ark since Cole loves the water so much. We love our little Cole babe so much! Thank you God for such a gift!