These last couple weeks have been crazy busy in the Green household--I'm just trying to survive until next Friday. So I'll update as best I can--sorry for the boring post.
While Callum has been eating rice cereal for a while now, he is now officially eating baby food. I've been making my own and so far it has been super-easy. Although he wasn't sure of the food the first day or two, he now eats it like a pro and only screams when it's all gone.
He definitely wasn't afraid to pull out all of the dramatics for squash. The initial bites came complete with horrible faces and gagging noises:
Excuse me, waiter. Could I get some help here?


Unfortunately I spent two different evenings hanging out at hospitals since my dad was in the hospital and then my Papaw had surgery (on his birthday, even), but I'm happy to report that both of them are doing well! Callum had fun hanging out with his grandpa at the hospital, although he did try to play doctor and take out the IV lines once.

While high-pitched yelling is still his favorite mode of communication, he has started to babble and say da-da a lot. I still wouldn't be surprised if his first word resembled something like Lola, since he's fascinated with her. She's still uncertain of him at times, but is starting to come around.

Last weekend we went to Brownsburg to get professional pictures taken of Callum and of all of us together. They turned out amazing! Go to http://gracephotography.zenfolio.com/p247739482/slideshow to check them out.
Bath time is still one of the most favorite activities!

Our Little Peanut!

Last week Callum turned six months old!

In some ways it seems like he has been with us forever and it's hard to imagine a time in our lives where he wasn't present. On the other hand, it's amazing to look back and see that we've made it through six months of being new parents. I always imagined I would love being a parent and having kids of my own, but life with Callum has been way better than I would have ever imagined. Overall he is such a joyful, happy baby. He is very laid back unless he is hungry or needing a nap. With a hug and a smile, he makes any day better.

This past weekend, Scott and I traveled to Evansville for my friend Marie's wedding, so Callum was able to have his first sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa Green's house. While we missed him terribly, we know he had a great time with his grandparents and Aunt Shannon. He also got a visit from his Great-Aunt Nancy and Great-Uncle Art and experienced his first Kentucky Derby (although Grandpa said Callum did not do a very good job of watching the race, so it's a good thing Callum didn't bet on a horse).

On Monday I took Callum to the doctor for his six-month checkup. She said everything is looking great and he's meeting the milestones he should. He's still our little peanut, which on the plus side means we get lots of use out of our outfits before he outgrows them! It also makes it easier to carry him around easily. He's in the 5th percentile for weight at 14 lbs., 10 oz., and was also around the 10th percentile for height at 26 inches.

Poor kiddo, though, is too short to really enjoy his jumper still. If he leans carefully and stands on his tiptoes, he's able to just barely reach the floor with one foot. We might try putting something underneath so he can actually enjoy it before he's old enough to be running around.


Rolling is more his style of transportation, although we've had a couple of mishaps in the crib when he gets himself stuck in a corner on his stomach and cannot figure out how to roll back the other way without hitting his head.

Callum definitely loves eating time, and gets frustrated when he cannot feed himself. He loves to try, though! He usually doesn't do too bad of a job with putting the food in his mouth as long as I put the food on his spoon for him.