Half-Birthday

Yesterday was Bennett's half-birthday...6-months old, already -- it is true, time really does fly by. We have really enjoyed each stage thus far...it is hard to believe that in the next 6 months we will be tackling eating, crawling, teething and (if Zach has anything to do with it) walking. Bennett visits the dr. tomorrow for his well-baby visit...stay tuned for the stats.

After a long work-weekend for me, we found a little time on Sunday to enjoy the weather and our first of many trips to the park. I think the swing nearly put Bennett to sleep. The slide was enjoyed by them both and Zach almost injured himself on a trip down...how out of practice he is...

We have been working on Bennett sitting up on his own...still needs some practice. Half the time we try and sit him on the floor - he arches his back in protest...the child loves to stand and prefers it to sitting...getting a little ahead of himself, I am afraid.

Beginning to show independence...this is how I found him after his evening nap yesterday. Happily sucking on his paci upside-down. It was almost as if he wanted it like this --keeping it in long after I entered the room. It reminded me of my younger brother...he used to turn his around and keep it that way.