johnny updates

A few important developments in the life of our sweet baby boy:

Sitting Up

• We're still not there, but he has made awesome progress in just the last week. He really seems to be getting the hang of tripod sitting, which is the first major step. He holds the position so much longer than he used to. Just this afternoon, he held the position for 30 seconds before toppling over. This is a huge gross motor milestone. I said I was going to throw a walking party when he took his first independent steps, but screw it. I'm throwing a sitting up party!

Teeth

• Two pearly whites are busting through his bottom gums! He has been getting his hands in his mouth for some time and while it may not seem like that big of a deal, there are some kids with such tight muscles, they can't. The exploration of the hands in the mouth helps encourage proper oral development and foster strong language (by the way, his babbles are adorable!)

Feet

• He found them! And he loves playing with them, especially during diaper changes. This boy loves being naked and since he seems to play with his feet more when he is in the buff, Mommy lets him roll around in his birthday suit quite often. This is so important because with feet to hands, he is using flexion and strengthening his core. Which could explain why he's starting to sit better.

Smile

• This boy is so full of life and so full of happiness--his smiles are 1000 watt! And he loves to giggle at his sister's antics. Think dancing and singing like a goof ball in front of his high chair.