Robbie is 6 months!! Well he actually turned 6 months on Friday, but I wanted to wait until he got weighed to make this post. So today we trotted off to the doctor, to determine that Robbie is a nice healthy 18lbs and is very tall at over 27 inches. The doctor also commented, as most people do, at how pleasant Robbie is. It is amazing how good natured he is, rarely crying, and almost always smiling. He is certainly a people person, he loves to watch people and especially his big sister. The doctor actually said... "I see a lot of babies, but I've never seen one this happy". What could I say to that, I just gave Robbie a big hug and kiss, and guess what he did... he smiled :-)
So what is Robbie up to at 6 months. Well he is starting to sit, not good enough that I can leave him alone, but it shouldn't be too long now. He is also moving all over the place by rolling, and is getting up on his hands and knees, however I suspect it will be another month before he crawls. He really doesn't get that much time to practice as he can't be left on the floor while Charlotte is on the loose. So he spends most of his waking hours in the Jolly Jumper, which suits him fine. Infact while we were in Cape Breton I had a feeling that he was missing his Jumper, and would jump in anyones arms that would hold him. Then when we finally got home, and he saw his jumper hanging in the kitchen he flipped out. I put him in and he JUMPED, JUMPED, JUMPED for close to an hour. While away, I was missing my bed, he was missing his jumper!
Robbie is also bang on for all his other milestones. As for teeth, zero... if I remember James and Charlotte both got theirs around 6.5 or 7 months so I'm sure they are coming. He still is not sleeping thru the night, and wakes any where from 2 to 4 times a night. I acutally think early 2003 was the last time that I actually got a full nights rest (no I am not exaggerating). I know I don't have to feed Robbie thoughout the night now, but it is so hard to ignore your own baby. All he really wants is a cuddle and a snuggle from his mom.
As a family we have made a huge move, and all for Robbie. Soon he will have his own room. Last year we changed James's room into a TV/Playroom, and this past weekend we've made it Robbie's room. It isn't finished yet, as I have some finishing touches to do, but I'll get around to it. There are many, many emotions surrounding this move so I can only do it in little stages. Right now Robbie is still in our room, and he will remain there for a little while until I can muster up the strength to move him. This is not new, Charlotte was 11 months before she slept in her own room at night. But at least he has his own space, and we will begin naps in his room shortly. Lets just hope I don't mess up his nap schedule as he is quite a good napper.
Lastly here is our beautiful Prince at 6 months eating a peas and carrots. He is certainly a Hudson and can EAT... that is if would just sit still long enough for me to get it in his mouth.
