6 Months!

It's hard to believe, but Jasper is 6 months old. Today he had his checkup and everything is going well. We are excited that the little guy is thriving, and he seems to be a pretty happy baby. His restlessness is now translating into a very active baby. He seems to constantly be in motion. He can get around quite well by rolling, and he has a funny leaping motion he makes when he's on his hands and knees. Sort of inches forward, froggy-style. He's still all over the place in his crib, but alas, we've come to know him well enough to know that's just his normal. Here's how I found him after his morning nap today:

6-Month Stats:

Age: Six months
Weight: 17 pounds, 3 ounces
Length: 27.5 inches
Percentile: 40th
Size: 9 to 12 months
Foods: Started rice cereal about three weeks ago, and we've made it part of our breakfast routine. He seems to like it quite a bit. He has also eaten butternut squash, oatmeal, sweet potatoes and avocado. Oatmeal was his least favorite, and he really seemed to like the sweet potatoes and avocado (his mommy's favorite!).
Likes: Rolling around, sitting up on my own, standing with help, bouncy toy, peek-a-boo, the tags on anything, seeing myself in the mirror, eating books, playing in the bath water.
Dislikes: The first bite of any food, being away from Mommy and Daddy.
Tricks: Mastered the roll, from either side. Now moving quite quickly around the room simply by rolling. Can sit up without help. Likes to go from tummy to hands and knees and then begin rocking. Fine motor skills are improving and can easily reach for and grab toys, passing them from one hand to the other.
If I could talk I'd say: "I don't know why adults don't just roll around everywhere. It's so much fun."
My social calendar: We haven't been around our friends too much in recent days because we've been sick. We did go to a neighborhood brunch recently where I played with neighbor Kelwyn, who is about to turn 1. If my mommy feels better, we'll see some other friends later this week. Mom, Dad and I spent a lot of time together this weekend, and I had my first ride in the baby swings at the playground!