Letters to Solace: 7 months

My dear Solace,

This past month, you've accomplished sitting up to everyone's surprise and your delight. You're also scooting about and we can't believe how mobile you are already. You started solids and have tried zucchini, carrots, butternut squash, avocado, banana, tofu, and eggs. You're a fan of them all, except perhaps for carrots. Your siblings love the chance to feed you. Not to mention to hold you and just be with you always. You particularly love storytime with your siblings. Being read to is one of your favorite pastimes. You have sensitive, heat rash prone skin, so we are constantly trying to keep you simultaneously dry and moisturized. You've worn nothing but 3-6 month onesies and drool bibs this summer. You like to rub the muslin leaf blanket in your face to fall asleep. We started putting you in the boys' room at night this past month in hopes of longer stretches of sleep for everyone. In the meantime, we can't resist your gummy, open-mouthed grins, your giggles when tickled, and your squishy cuddles. We love you so very much, Solly Pie!

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Solace at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 months, and his birth story.

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.