Letters to Solace: 6 months

My dear Solace,

You are a rolly Solly! You're rolling, squealing, reaching for things, kicking for joy, and sitting up (though wobbling while doing so). You love being read to, sung to, and held close, especially in the sling. You just hit 14 lbs in weight and the nurse commented at your 6-month appointment that you are a little guy, which we thought was funny and the opposite of how we perceive you. You wear 3-6 month clothing and size 3 diapers. Your hair is thinning to our chagrin, but you are wide-eyed, curious, and smiley, and we love you and your half-year milestones.

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Solace at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 months, and his birth story.

Letters to Solace: 5 months

My dear Solace,

I am loving your squealing, smiley self! You are reaching for things like your feet and figuring out how your hands work at touching everything around you. You roll around on the floor in play and exploration. You went on your first real family trip to the national parks in Utah this month and endured some heat rash, but you were a good sport because your mama wore you in the sling. You seem to prefer sleeping with a thin blanket covering your face, which boggles our minds. You went through the 4 month sleep regression and it was pretty rough, but I am thankful you are learning and growing and that I get to witness it all. You bring so much joy to us, and we, especially your five older siblings, can't help but fawn over you.

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Solace at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 months, and his birth story.

Letters to Solace: 4 months

My dear Solace,

I adore your giant grins that take over your entire body so that you lurch backward in joy. This happens when we smile at you and fawn over you. You were all about your little hands this month. Clasped hands, clutching hands, hands in your mouth, hands that hug as you nursed. Your hair sticks straight up as ever and delights all who behold you. You are rolling from tummy to back, and are almost rolling from back to tummy. You are 12 lbs, almost 13 months, wearing size 2 diapers, and transitioning to 3-6 month clothing. You sleep a consistent 6 hour stretch at night, though you woke more often towards the end of this month. You are happiest when I wear or hold you, and I just love how your little body conforms to mine. What a joy to watch you grow.

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Solace at 0, 1, 2, 3 months, and his birth story.