6 months old

I can't believe it! Time flies when you're having fun! Derek has his 6 month appt next week so I'll fill you in on his heighth and weight.

He continues to be an easy going little boy. We know that when he's crying, there must be something wrong. He goes down at night at 8 pm and usually wakes up the next morning around 6:45. It is so nice to have him go down early and sleep through the night. It's been a week since I've stopped nursing. I cried alot because it was hard for me to let go so soon. I felt like I was depriving him. He was a week short of being 6 months and Dylan was 7 months when I stopped with him and he turned out just fine! But, I don't know if I didn't want to stop b/c Derek might be the last baby and that makes me sad or what? But, it was a very hard decision and I kept trying to hold on as long as I could. I just couldn't keep nursing during the day b/c starting back to school was too hectic. So, I was just nursing in the morning and at night. I don't think he was getting enough milk at night b/c he would want more after nursing. It is easier to leave him with Todd or his grandparents. As of last week, he started sitting up. I still can't believe it when I look at him sitting up. Last night, he rolled over for the first time! Yeah!!! We couldn't get him to do it again though. Derek still lights up everytime he sees his brother. Dylan is wonderful with him!!! I couldn't have asked for a better big brother!!

I'm thankful everyday for my sweet baby boy. I can't imagine my life without him and Dylan.