Ryan - Month 6

Uh oh, one month I am patting myself on the back for being up-to-date on my Ryan diaries, and now I find myself 2 (almost 3) months behind.  Whoops.

That baby is changing so much every day and is keeping us on our toes every step of the way.  Month 6 highlights:

• Ryan went through a short-lived but adorable phase of giving little baby kisses.  I would ask for a smooch, and he would open his mouth wide and slam his face into mine.  Drool everywhere, melted my heart.  I can't wait for this one to return - I love my baby kisses!

Smooches for the Pillow

• His hair started coming in finally after a few months of balding.  It is light blonde and sweet and wispy.  Right now it is close to the texture of my hair (fine and straight,) but I wonder if it will change again to be more like Matt's (thicker and wavy.)  

Handsome Boys

• His mobility is getting better and he is able to inch around on his belly a bit and pivot to look at things that catch his interest.  Still not anywhere near crawling, but a little closer...

This baby never stops moving

• In milestone news, he cut his first tooth on 8/19/13.  A bottom, front nibbler that is so cute we can hardly stand it.  It came without much fanfare, just some extra drooling and POP it went.  Soon afterwards, a second bottom tooth joined the first guy.  He loves to give toothy grins now and show off the chompers!

• Finally, his relationship with Jordan really blossomed this month.  Gosh, does he love that dog!  He is interested in everything that she does.  We sit on the floor and throw a ball or toy for her, and he will grin, squeal and bounce his little body when she starts returning to us with the ball.  He is learning to softly pet her, although he gets so excited to touch her that he often forgets and pinches her.  His favorite is when Jordan looks at his face, which is harder to get her to do than you might think.  She is awkward and avoids eye contact for the most part unless you have treats.  His solution is to give a little screech/growl when she is nearby and she will look to make sure he is ok.  As soon as she looks at him, he will laugh and smile at his accomplishment.  Fortunately for us, she is a very patient little dog and doesn't mind the obsessive attention from the babe.  It is really sweet to see them together - I remember how important my childhood dogs were to me, and I'm glad Ryan will get to have that with Jordan.