Happy half Birthday to Taft

Today is Taft's 1st half b-day. How are we celebrating? Well, with naps, binkies and lots of snuggle time together. I cannot believe that 6 months ago I was in labor and our little man was born. Eric & I both have no clue what life was like before Taft came and we can't imagine it without him. He is such a sweet baby! So, here are some of Taft's accomplishments in the first half of his first year.

Sleeping: 8-10 hours a night
Eating: Rice & Oatmeal cereal from a spoon and getting less messy every time!
Teething: Cut his lower centrals a month or so ago and is getting ready to cut the upper centrals
Mobility: Pushing up on all fours, rocking back and forth on all fours. Scooting backwards every now and then and getting ready to become T-mobile anytime now.
Talking: Loves to babble at the most inappropriate times and screams really loud if you get him giggling good.
Seeing: Taft LOVES to see himself in the mirror. He gets so excited he can hardly stand it. He will grab anything in site and can recognize his binky. As soon as he sees it or realizes it is within his mouth's reach he will open wide.
Grabbing: Loves to grab my hair and will hold toys for a little while. He mostly likes to shove them in his mouth and work on those teeth coming in.
Sitting: Taft can sit up for a few seconds if you put him on his bottom to sit up. Usually he will twist and do a face plant on the floor after about 10-15 seconds. He is good if he is supported though.
Temperament: Taft is very easy going and loves people. Easy going after his Daddy and loves people like his Mommy (or at least like she used to!). He is super smiley and you can make him laugh pretty easily. He doesn't get too serious unless he is eating or sleepy. He is known to have the occasional melt down though (got it honest from his mother). Mostly when he is tired (mommy) or hungry (daddy)! He is super flirty and you will fall in love almost instantly.
Looks: Taft very much his mommy in the face, but very much his daddy in body shape and size. He seems to be the mix Eric always dreamed of. He has huge blue eye courtesy of both both of us (size- mommy, color-daddy).
FAVORITES: Binkies, bottles, cereal, four wheeler rides, outside, stroller rides, snuggling, Daddy baths, and his family. However I am biased and think that I am his absolute favorite with Eric running a very close 2nd!:) That will change I am sure, but for now I am soaking it all in.
Happy 1st 6 months Taft! You are such a great kid!