Scott, Amanda, and Preston Eichmeier: 6 months old

Preston turned 6 months old while our computer was being fixed so I wanted to update everyone on his stats. He was just shy of 22 pounds (97th percentile) and 27 inches long (75th percentile). So....he is still a big boy. Since he is a big boy now, the doctor said we could start trying all kinds of foods- 3rd foods and even some table food. Preston did enjoy some tators and jello at Easter dinner, and also tried a little piece of banana. He just had his first 3rd food- chicken noodle with veggies- the first food he has really had to chew- good thing he has 6+ teeth! He must have liked it though because he started grabbing the spoon and trying to feed himself. He tries to do that at every meal now, which makes it very messy! He has also started drinking juice out of the sippy cup- which he loves. Since he is eating a lot more food, he has cut down on formula (Mommy stopped breastfeeding the day Preston turned 6 months)- which is a plus for the bank account! The doctor did inform us that he still needs to drink about 24 ounces of formula a day because that is where most of his nutrition comes from. Preston is also pretty good at sitting up now and can roll both ways (finally)! He has also learned to cruise around his activity center so he can choose which toys he wants to play with. He is such a happy and easy-going baby that Scott and I joke that our next child will probably cry all the time or be colicky because Preston is too good to be true!

Daddy and Preston sleeping in on a Sunday

Sitting up

Close-up

Mommy's friend, Jenn, got her this funny shirt when Mommy told her she was pregnant. We decided to try it on one night- it barely fit him- hence, all the rolls!