7 months

Kyle had his 7 monthiversary last week. Blows my mind really. I know people always say "they grow up fast" but it really is true. Since I am with him every day I don't really notice until I think back or look at old pictures how big he is getting. It is really fun hitting all the milestones and watching him learn to do more and more. Very exciting really. I keep thinking he is at my most favorite stage, and then he tops himself. So, what happened this month?

• He sealed the deal on hating pacifiers. He wants nothing to do with them. Ever.
• He officially cut his third tooth...and 6 more are bulging and visible.
• He got his first sickness, which was only a mild runny nose.
• His hair is pretty visible in person now.
• He mastered plank position.
• He gets up on his knees and rocks likes mad.
• He can crawl backwards.
• He is SO active. No snuggling allowed unless he is already asleep. He likes to be free to move about.
• He is obsessed with toys and other things to play with. He always has to be chewing or otherwise exploring at all times.
• He had his first friend sleep over (cousin Jack).
• He LOVES 7 peaks. Can't kick and splash enough.
• He is a champ at camping. Sleeps in the tent perfectly.
• He got his first bug bites.
• His feet finally grew big enough to ditch the 0-3 month shoes.
• He thinks real and pretend sneezes are hilarious.
• He loves to be tickled.
• He looooves his daddy. Sometimes life isn't fair.
• He officially met all his cousins, and is a HUGE fan of the attention they bring.
• He says dada, though has no idea that it means something.
• He insists on holding his own bottle.
• He loves squash.
• He is so very pleasant. Always has a smile or giggle, anytime, anywhere.
• He doesn't like napping much, but is still a champ at night so no complaints.
• He no longer enjoys his car seat, again, he needs to be free.
• He likes to jump and climb when being held.
• I can no longer wear dangling earrings. Learned the hard way.
• His eyes are some of the bluest around.
• He loves big beds and sleeping on his side and tummy.
• He likes being tossed in the air.
• He loves music.
• He is all business when playing. So focused, no smiles, just a busy little man.
• He gives a courtesy half smile to most strangers.