Ethan at 7 months old

Ok, those with kids probably remember the "Baby Dayz".  It is so fun with him right now.  He is getting more independent (and opinionated), and we are enjoying our time as a new little family.  I am trying to be very present and remember that when things are tough - it will too pass, just as quickly as the times that are wonderful.

Here is Mr. Ethan in a nutshell at 7 months...

Loves

Daddy, until he's bored, then Mommy

Mommy, until he's bored, then Daddy

Playing in his jumper

Being outside and going for walks

Favorite toys: Connectable rings, Sophie, Taggie the Elephant, really any tag or zipper on any toy

Standing on our laps

Playing in his crib in the morning after nursing, with the mobile and either Tigger or Monkey 

Favorite foods: Mommy Milk (of course), sweet potatoes, sugar snap peas, carrots, celery, broccoli

OK foods: Chicken, apple slices, prune purees

THAT DANG TV!!  We have to turn it off all the time (bummer for us) because it totally grabs his attention for 10 seconds

Sitting (with help from toppling over)

Hates

We have moved on from the bouncer since he started trying to launch himself out of it.

Avocado

Nursing during the day

Snuggling or cuddling in the "baby" cradle position

Sleeping in the car

Teething - we got 2 teeth (bottoms) in 2 weeks!

Car trips longer than 1 hour

Bottles less than 4 ounces

7 months old vs 1 month old!