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This CHARMER of a guy started crawling mid-way through the month, but still hasn't really embraced the freedom. It's still a belly crawl, but when he wants something he seems to pull the speed out of no where (food, phone, plugged chords...). He is still working on the transition from sitting to crawling. Those thighs are a big hurtle... 

HE IS SLEEPING BETTER. Even though he still has a hacking cough that wakes him at times, the last few nights he has done pretty well. Even if he cries, he goes back to sleep quick enough. If it's at least 6 and Mr Smith is getting up, then he will bring him to me and I will feed him and he goes back to sleep until around 8. We JUST got a full night sleep, 8-8 and that's all due to the time change. Naps can still be challenging; he is usually best with his first nap of the day 2-3 hours after waking. But then sometimes both kids sleep good at 2 PM but it's usually one or the other.

Lover of all table food. Just recently due to me not making time probably, we have backed off purees, but he has been fine with our table food. So that's a fun new adventure. He doesn't like much to get past him in terms of food.

Super smiley. Still a little needy (must not see me leave the room). Perhaps he wants extra comfort because of his swollen top gums. We're dying for them to pop through so that poop goes back to normal. Very easily distracted when we're out and about, aka one chill dude. He grunts and makes crazy sounds with his mouth all the time for fun (e.g. he will scrunch his nose and breathe quickly in and out). Very playful. His sister entertains him quite a bit. We sure love him!

{wears 12-18 month sizes (12 month has gotten too tight), mostly barefoot, trying to stretch size 3 diapers for another month}






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