Seven Months Old-Grrrr

Benny turned 7 months old this week!  As usual, I can't believe he is that big already.  He's doing more and more everyday and becoming such a big boy.  He's getting pretty good at sitting, loves to grab and investigate anything within reach, and is all about rolling over to his stomach although he has no desire to crawl yet. (Thank goodness)

The biggest development over the past couple of months is his introduction to solid foods.  We have a sneaking suspicion that he will be a better eater than his brother.  He really likes apples, pears, and yogurt while butternut squash, peas, and sweet potatoes are just okay.  He has great fun swiping at and grabbing Cheerios, apple puffs, and baby rice crackers.  He's gotten pretty good at actually getting them in his mouth. 

Benny's little personality is really coming out too.  Everyone who sees him comments that  he is the happiest baby they've ever seen.  He's always smiling and loves to look at new people.  His brother is the one who can get the biggest smiles out of him and they sit and laugh at their own private jokes all through lunch.  While Ben is a big smiler, he is also really sensitive.  Loud noises really bother him.  When something does upset him his lower lip actually comes out and starts to quiver before he bursts out into tears.  One of the cutest recent developments has been his growl.  He doesn't goo or babble that much, he just growls.  Sometimes we're a little scared at the noise, but it is pretty cute.

We love everyday we get to spend with our sweet little boy...now, if he would only sleep through the night!

(a few days old...)

(3 months old...)

(7 months old!)