I'm 1/2 a year old today!!!!

We can’t believe it, little Luke is 6 months old. How time files. Lots going on for baby Luke. He had his checkup and is growing like a weed. 19lbs 4oz. (75 percentile) and 29” long (95 percentile). He is officially starting all his solids. We’ve worked our way through cereals and fruits….starting veggies and meats and some fun finger foods soon! We’ve introduced the sippy cup. He doesn’t know what to do with it but we’ll keep trying. This weekend he will be transitioning from his infant carrier to his big boy convertible car seat. Lots of changes….Such a BIG BOY!!!

Beach Baby....

Last weekend I went to the cape to visit Mimi. I had lots of fun!! We went to the beach with cousin Madison and Chase on Saturday. I tested the waters a bit but quickly decided I’m not a ocean kind of guy…not this year anyway. However, I did enjoy lounging/napping on the beach for the remainder of the afternoon.

Sunday I thought I’d try the pool out for size instead. I met my friend Will there. We had fun. He showed me how fun playing in the water can be!! I think I’m really going to like this swimming thing.

I had my first photo shoot a few weeks ago. I was all smiles in the beginning but just to keep things interesting I started to get crabby half way through, refusing to play on my belly, fun stuff like that. All in all I think mom and dad were happy with how it turned out. Check my pics out at www.pbase.com/kazia/peabody

Doing Time In Ohio – July 4th

This past weekend was my first trip to Ohio to visit Grandma, Grandpa and all my Ohio relatives AND my first time on a plane. I was a good boy on both my flights. Flying makes me sleepy. Ohio was fun. The people in Ohio have lots of parties. I was at 2 parties in 2 days. I was all pooped out by day 3. I got lots of toys and gifts from my new friends. I also got to meet my cousin Maria. She is a lot older than me but the only one around close to my size. I think I’ll go back to Ohio to get spoiled again soon!!!

UPDATE - I'M EATING SOLIDS NOW!!!

Luke wanted everyone to know that he has finally caved in! After 3+ weeks of daily refusing his cereals and fruit, Master Luke smartened up and decided to start eating his food. It was quite a battle but we are now at 2 feedings a day. He gobbles down all his food and actually smiles through mealtime....a place I never thought we would get! Congrats Luke!!!

Guess who turned the big 0-5 (months that is)!!!

I’m 5 months old today!!! Lots going on for me. My favorite teacher at school, Cara, left to stay home with her daughter. I’m pretty bummed about it. She was very nice to me.

Other goings on - I started formula which I’m doing fine with. I didn’t want to take my bottle at first but after a pep talk with Mom and Dad, I’m on board!!

I am still not wild about these cereals Mom keeps trying to feed me. I'm doing a pretty good job of spitting out everything she shovels in but it gets old after a while. I’m hoping she gets the hint soon b/c I’d just assume stay on milk for a few years or so. Why rush things?

That’s it for me right now…more updates later….

Daddy's Day

Dad and I had a great weekend together! We took a walk in Cambridge with Mom and Marley on Saturday. Lucky for us there was the Charles River Festival going on so we got to walk around and people watch. I wanted to get an ice cream or maybe a hot dog but dad left his wallet in the car…bummer! Marley was a good boy, given the mass amounts of people to tempt him  Dad said that if I’m lucky maybe I’ll go to college in Cambridge. That would suit me just fine. Maybe then I could get all the hot dogs and ice creams I want!!! Sunday Dad got the “Kitchen Pass” as Mom calls it to play golf in the morning. We went to Papa’s for a BBQ in the afternoon. I got Dad some nice running shirts, a card and made him a tie bookmark at daycare. Marley got him gummie bears (that were already in the pantry, cheap dog!) All in All it was a great first Father’s Day mostly because I have the best dad a guy could ask for!!!!

My First trip to the Big City...

Boston that is. I went on the train to Boston with 3 of my friends (all lady friends I may add) We had fun! Walked through Faneuil Hall and I stopped for a bottle at Quincy Market. Lots of people watching there! Then we headed over toward the water and watched the boats come in. Mom said maybe next time we can go out on a boat!!! It was a big day, I was tired but like doing the day trips with Mom!!!

Uh Oh....

Another Milestone!! Mom and Dad started me on cereal this week. I was very excited to have something other than milk. I could tell they were excited too, the camera came out. One problem, I decided I hate cereal. It’s gross and Mom kept trying to shovel it in my mouth. I spit out as much as I could then just went postal! She apparently doesn’t get the hint because she has been trying to feed this gross stuff to me every day since. It’s a battle of wills. I’m holding out!!!!

My Wednesday Friends...

These are my friends from my Wed New Mother's Group at Emerson Hosp. I don't know who put me next to the wild crying baby but I he was crowding my shot! Sometimes I go to my friend Will’s house (to my left). He also has a young lab -Evie. She and Marley are friends. We commiserate (I learned how from my grandpa!) on life with a lab puppy!!!