six-month sticker

Mason,

You're six months old!

And you are exploding with teeth. Three teeth on the bottom are clearly in, and the fourth on the bottom is still a white cap. Just this week, we noticed two white caps on the top, one front tooth and one side incisor. Your teeth sure are appearing in an unusual order.

At your six-month check-up, you weighed 17 pounds, 15 ounces (50th-75th percentile) and you measured 27.75 inches long (90th percentile). You're slimming down--your cheeks are the only chubby part left of you! It must be all that kicking, flapping, and jumping you do. Just wait until you become mobile--your cute cheeks may even grow skinny. (We hope not.)

Your pediatrician noted that you are an affectionate baby because of the way you touch others. Daddy and I have noticed how you love to touch and hold on to us constantly--you did it to Dr. Ariza while she examined you. She said you are affectionate and passionate, and will make someone a wonderful husband one day. I almost wept. Our little grouch has come a long way!

Lots of people think you look like Daddy, but if there's anything you inherit from him, I hope it's his heart. Physical characteristics are fleeting and unimportant. But, you could be an affectionate and attentive husband (like Daddy is) to a lucky lady (like me) for life. Let's not go there yet, though, or I'll start weeping. You're still my boy for a few more years before I have to turn you over to another woman.

Love you bunches!

Mommy