7 months...

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Daniel was seven months old yesterday. Where did the month go? I swear, the days are flying by. He is doing so great. Such a happy little man, unless you are not feeding him quickly enough or his teeth are bothering him. At least, that's what I think is waking him up some nights. I have been making some of Daniel's food in the blender. I think it tastes much better. He is eating cereal, squash, peas, g. beans, peas, prunes, pears, apples, mango, and today we will try watermelon! Naps are usually at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. with slight variation depending on the day's activities and the night before. He is still waking up for his pacifier a few times each night. Waking up isn't really the right phrase because he is not fully awake. He just starts fussing for his pacifier. I call the hour or so he is up because of his teeth "social hour." You can tell he is in pain when he first wakes up, but then he cheers up and plays for a while.

Daniel has become much more aware of people around him. He smiles at just about anyone, especially kids and grandparent-types. The last two times we took him to the baseball game, he made friends with women two rows behind us. I was holding him so he could look over my shoulder and I looked over and he is grinning away, and sometimes squealing, at the other fans.

As Scott's softball game yesterday, he noticed the dogs for the first time.

He is also reaching for things when he is sitting up. Daniel will stretch and, at times, hold himself up on his arms to reach something. He is definitely gaining in self confidence! He will stretch right out onto his stomach, too. When he is in the bathtub, he attempts to pull himself up on the side of the tub - same for the crib when he is sitting up.

I think we need to start babyproofing the house!

Daniel still enjoys his reflection. That is one way I keep him happy on the Metro when I park the stroller in front of the glass doors, he can stare at himself.

Toys can also keep him happy now for a little while. He actually PLAYS with toys. And, we can make just about anything a toy for him - bottle of lotion, piece of paper, house keys, blanket, etc.

Ultimately, Daniel's favorite diversion is attention from others!